BIOGRAPHY
J. Mark Thom is an Associate Professor
at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Professor
Thom teaches introductory aviation courses in aerodynamics
and regulations, and courses in general aviation landing
gear and flight control systems. He is also the department's
industrial contact for Boeing COOP and intern programs.
Professor Thom also coordinates classes in Engineering
Support. He teaches an Introductory course in Integrated
Logistics Support in West Lafayette, and supervises the
teaching of a six course set of Engineering Support courses
at the Purdue University Technical Center in Indianapolis.
He is a member of the Purdue University Graduate School
faculty, and works directly with graduate students on
the development and completion of their Masters Degree
programs. Professor Thom is active in recruiting
and career development and is available to interested
groups to give presentations regarding aerospace careers.
EDUCATION
- M.A., Industrial Psychology, University of Missouri,
1989
- B.S., Aviation Technology, Purdue University, 1981
EMPLOYMENT
- 1992 - Present, Assistant Professor, Purdue University
- 1991-1992, Logistics Engineer, AlliedSignal Corporation,
Bendix Field Engineering - Developed Reliability and
Maintainability database for turbine engine overhaul
facilities
- 1989-1991, Service Engineer, AlliedSignal Corporation,
Bendix Engine Controls, Aftermarket project manager
for Garrett TPE351 and TFE1042 turbine engine controls
programs - Designed overhaul tooling, created Life Cycle
Cost database projections, provisioned and sold spare
parts
- 1981-1989, Field Service Engineer, AlliedSignal Corporation,
Bendix Engine Controls - Trained mechanics and technicians
in engine component overhaul and repair worldwide, provided
hands-on repair for warranty assets worldwide, troubleshot
engine problems on turbofan engines, participated in
development engine flight test
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Inappropriate
Crew Response to engine malfunction
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Simulator training
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Systems Education
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PC based simulation
Alternative
fuels and propulsion systems
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Unleaded fuels
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Alcohol fuels
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Fuel cells
Engineering
Design Support and Logistics Analysis
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis
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Maintainability and Supportability
Analysis
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Engineering Support Management
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Applied Engineering plans
of study
Female
and Minority Careers in Aerospace Technologies
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Recruitment methods and
publications
Distance
Education
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