Jorge Diaz Albelo
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Jorge.DiazAlbelo@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Aeronautical Science Department
- College
- College of Aviation
Areas of Expertise
Qualitative Methods of Research
Advanced Qualification Program Training & Curriculum
Underrepresented Minorities in Aviation Higher Education
Airline Operations
Commercial Single-Pilot Operations Theory

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
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)
User Publications
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; ^ Denoted graduate student researcher]
Professional Experience
Former Airline Captain
Former Part 141 Check Airman