Kolmos, John

Assistant Professor

Business and Economics

Phone: 718-262-2500
Office Location: AC-2B06
Email: jkolmos@york.cuny.edu

Dr. John Kolmos is Assistant Professor of Aviation of the CUNY Aviation Institute at York College. He has received his doctoral degree from Capella University of Minnesota in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Evaluation and Measurement graduating with distinction. After publication of his dissertation on how older adults learn new and or advanced technologies he was asked to present at Capella Psychology Conference March of 2017.He is a certficated Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor, Dispatcher and Advanced Ground Instructor.

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

Degree	Institution	Field	Dates
PhD	Capella University	Educational Psychology	2017
MS	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Aeronautical Science	2012
BS	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Professional Pilot	2009

Areas of Expertise

Aviation
Psychology

Publications in Field Of Expertise

Articles

John Kolmos. "Human Factors Regarding Age in Single Pilot Transitions to Technologically Advanced Aircraft.." Collegiate Aviation Review International. 35 2017: 15.

John Kolmos. "GA Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies." International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace. 5 2018: 13.

John Kolmos. "The Experience of Training Pilots Over the Age of 40 Transi-tioning to Technologically Advanced Aircraft: A Grounded Theory." Journal of Education and Social Development. 3 2019: 6.

John Kolmos. "General Aviation Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies and Adult Learning." Collegiate Aviation Review International. 37 2019: 12.

John Kolmos. "Airports need to "Smarten Up: The Need for Smart Airports as Examples for Smart." Journal of Management Science and Business Intelligenc. 5 2020: 2.

John Kolmos. "The Debate over Distance Learning in Educational Psychology and Computer-Based Training." International Journal of Business & Management Studies. 3 2022: 6.

Reviews

"Foundations of Airline Finance 3rd Edition" , . 03/14/2018:5 .

Other

Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances

"Aviation Safety" 03/2016: Farmingdale College.

"Aging Pilot Transitions" 03/2017: Capella University Psychology Club.

"THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAINING PILOTS OVER THE AGE OF 40 TRANSITIONING TO TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AIRCRAFT: A GROUNDED THEORY”" 03/2019: Sam Houston State University The Woodlands, Texas,.

"Aging Pilot Transitions to Advanced Cockpit Technologies" 10/2019: University Aviation Association Memphis TN.

"Airports need to Smarten Up: The Need for Smart Airports" 03/2020: Sam Houston State University The Woodlands, Texas,.

"Airports need to “Get Smart”: The Need for Smart Airport Management" 10/2021: University Aviation Association UAA 2021 Conference Memphis, TN..

"Computer Simulated Instruction and Pilot Performance in the Transition to Technologically Advanced Aircraft ”" 04/02/2023: Lone Star Community Building, Lone Star College.

"Designing Oral Exam Questions for Pilot Examiners" 04/23/2023: IABPAD Dallas, Texas. Virtual.

Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

Online Teaching Essentials (OTE) York College: Summer 2021.

ACUE Effective Teaching Practices: Cohort C: Fall 2021-Spring 2022 York College.

Offices Held In Professional Societies

University Aviation Association Safety Committee: 02/16 to present.

Board Member Cradle of Aviation Museum: 02/2015 to present.

Other Professional Activities and Public Service

Major Civil Air Patrol Assistant Standards and Eval Officer Rhode Island Wing: 09/2022-Present.

Major Civil Air Patrol Assistant Standards and Eval Officer New York Wing: 02/2014-Present.

Lead Representative FAA Safety Team: 06/2006-Present.

IFR Club Coordinator Farmingdale Airport: 08/2010-Present.