Aviation Technology Directory

John P Young

Professor
Campus: West Lafayette
Contact
Department: Aviation Technology
Office: NISW 401
Phone: 765.494.9969
Fax:765.494.2305

Biography:

John P. Young is a Professor in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. 

Prof. Young has recently finished his term of president of the board of directors for the University Aviation Association (UAA).  He continues as an executive committee member of the board, as immediate past president.  He also serves as chair of the finance committee and nominations committee of UAA.  This national/international professional organization represents over 100 colleges and universities and over 600 members engaged in collegiate aviation education. 

His teaching/scholarly interests include:  human factors and crew resource management, transport aircraft systems and operations, and advanced flight simulation.

Publications

Articles

Fanjoy, R.O., Young, J. P., & Suckow, M. W. (2006). The experience factor: A regional airline view of pilot candidate experience. Collegiate Aviation Review, 24 (1), 67-72.

Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O. & Suckow, M. W. (2006). Impact of glass cockpit experience on manual flight skills. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 15(2), 27-32.

Fanjoy, R. O., Young, J. P. & Dillman, B. G. (2005). Exit exams for college flight programs: Redundant activity or certification of competency? Collegiate Aviation Review, 23 (1), 24-31.

Proctor, R. W., Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O., Feyen, R. G., Hartman, N. W., & Hiremath, V. V. (2005, April). Simulating glass cockpit displays in a general aviation environment. Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 481-484.

Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2005). Flight deck automation: Line pilot insight for improved initial pilots training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 5 (1), 13-24.

Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2004). Training levels and methodologies for new technology aircraft in collegiate aviation. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 13 (2), 35-41.

Hagovsky, T.C., Thom, J.M., & Young, J.P.  (2004).  WebCTtm in the technical classroom: Strengths and weaknesses of using the delivery method.  ATEC Journal, 26(1), 4-8. 

Young, J. P. & Fanjoy, R. O. (2003). Advanced flight training technology: What is needed and at what cost? International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 3 (2), 215-226.

Young*, J.P. & Fanjoy*, R.O. (2002).  Glass cockpit technology training: How is it addressed in collegiate flight programs?  Collegiate Aviation Review, 20(1), 85-94.  

Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2001). The transfer of flight training procedures from an advanced flight simulator to the classroom. Collegiate Aviation Review 19 (1), 41-48.

Mattson, M.F., Petrin, D.A., & Young, J.P. (2001).  Integrating safety in the aviation system: Interdepartmental training for pilots and maintenance technicians.  Journal of Air Transportation World Wide, 6(1), 37-64.

Petrin*, D.A., Mattson*, M.F., & Young*, J.P. (2000).  Survey results suggest need for more effective reporting of aircraft maintenance discrepancies.  International Civil Aviation Journal, 55(1), 17, 28, 29.

Petrin*, D.A. & Young*, J.P. (1994).  Professional pilot studies: Proposed content.  Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 4(3), 31-36.

Young*, J.P., Petrin*, D.A., & Mattson*, M.F., (2000, April 3).  Wanted: Pilot-mechanic interface.  Aviation Week & Space Technology, 152(14), 17.

Young, J.P. (1997).  Reducing human error:  Developing industry partnerships in aviation higher education.  Paper presented at  Symposium on achieving global transportation objectives:  Economic, technical, and practical solutions, Mexico City, Mexico.

Young, J.P. (1991, November) Aviation safety organizations study.  Available from PRC Aviation, Tucson, Arizona.