Jorge Diaz Albelo

Education

• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education: Education Leadership, Liberty University
• M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science: Airline Pilot and Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Ratings and Certificates

• Flight Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration
• Remote Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
• Airline Transport Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
• Ground Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration

Courses Taught

AS 311 - Aircraft Engine - Turbines

​AS 402 - Airline Operations

​AS 411 - Jet Transport Systems

AS 435​ - Electronic Flight Management Systems

AS 472 - Operational Applications in Aeronautical Science (Capstone Course)

Publications

Albelo, J. L. D., Fraticelli Rivera, V., & Thomas, R. L.. (2024). Integration of advanced qualification program into aviation education.  Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering, 13(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1308

Albelo, J. L. D., O’Toole, N., & Mendonca, F.A.C. (2023). The role of fatigue management in achieving resilience for underrepresented minorities.  Collegiate Aviation Review International, 41(2), 228–235.  https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/9660/8541

Albelo, J. L. D., & McIntire, S. L. (2023). How to embrace artificial intelligence in aviation education? Collegiate Aviation Review International, 41(2), 217–222. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/9655/8539

Thomas, R. L., Albelo, J. L. D., Wiggins, M. (2023). Enhancing pilot training through virtual reality: Recognizing and mitigating aviation visual and vestibular illusions.  International Journal of  Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 10(3).  1–23.  https://doi.org/10.58940/2374-6793.1839

Albelo, J. L. D., O’Toole, N., & Kim^, E. (2023). Collegiate aviation students’ perceptions towards the integration of diversity and inclusion training: A qualitative case study. Journal of Aviation Aerospace Education & Research, 32(2), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.58940/2329-258X.1986

Albelo, J. L. D., Acosta^, L. G., Mendonca, F. A. C., Kim*, E., Almodovar*, F. J. (2023). Exploring the Hispanic/Latinx Interpretations of Collegiate Aviation Safety Culture. Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering, 12(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1282

​Albelo, J. L. D., McIntire, S., DuBois*, S. E., Tisha*, T., Matsumoto*, K., Ho*, J., & Jones*, L. (2023). Exploring minority underrepresented aviation/aerospace students’ mental health and success in higher education. International Journal of Aviation Research, 15(1). https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/IJAR/article/view/9581

Mendonca, F. A. C., Keller, J. J., & Albelo, J. L. D. (2023). Sleep quality and stress: An investigation of collegiate aviation pilots. Journal of American College Health, 71(5), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2237598

Albelo, J. L. D., & McIntire, S. (2022). Mental health needs among minority aviation students. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 40(2), 217–223. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/9513/8473

Misra^, S., Fraticelli-Rivera^, V., Khale^, N., & Albelo, J. L. D. (2022). Effectiveness of a flight simulation training visual aid for normal and crosswind approach and landing.  International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 9(4). https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol9/iss4/5

Albelo, J. L. D., O’Toole, N, & Bowyer, S. (2022). Implementing DEI in aviation education: Coping and addressing mental health concerns. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 40(2), 197–204. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/9404/8439

Albelo, J. L. D., Cuevas, H. M., ^Aguiar, M. D., Piccone, C. J., ^Petitt, K., *Villagomez, R. (2022). Defining aviation ‘skills’ to ensure effective, safe, & efficient evaluations: A qualitative study. International Journal of Aviation Research, 14(1), 1–13. https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/IJAR/article/view/8497/8415

^Misra, S., Albelo, J. L. D., & Fraticelli-Rivera, V. (2022). Assessing unstabilized approaches: A phenomenology study of the risk perceptions and decision-making thought process of general aviation pilots. Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering, 11(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1234

Adkins, K., Bowyer, S., & Albelo, J. L. D. (2022). A qualitative single-case exploring the impact of a mentor and cohort on students’ academic and career decisions. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 5(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.37074/jalt.2022.5.1.2

Albelo, J. L. D., & O’Toole, N. (2021). Teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation education. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 39(2), 226–273. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8400/7689

*Kim, E, & Albelo, J. L. D. (2021). How faculty’s academic support influence first-year females in aviation: A qualitative case study. International Journal of Aviation Research, 13(1), 90–104. https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/IJAR/article/view/8397/7653

^Stevenson, L., Cuevas, H. M., *Rivera, K. K., *Kirkpatrick, K. S., ^Aguiar, M. D., & Albelo, J. L. D. (2021). Gender perceptions in the aviation workplace. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 39(1), 42–63. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8091/7475

Adkins, K., Albelo, J. L. D., & Bowyer, S. (2021). Exploring the impact of early exposure to research on concurrent enrollment students. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 4(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.37074/jalt.2021.4.1.2

*Kim, E, & Albelo, J. L. D. (2020). Minority women in aviation: A phenomenological study exploring the needs and wants necessary to successfully graduate from a four-year degree institution. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 38(2), 67–81. http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8075/7435

[* Denotes undergraduate student researcher;  ^ Denotes graduate student researcher]

Professional Experience

Former Airline Captain

Former Part 141 Check Airman