Linfeng Jin

Title
Assistant Professor
Email
Department
Aviation Maintenance Science Department
College
College of Aviation

Areas of Expertise

Airline Maintenance Outsourcing, Aviation Safety, and Aircraft Accident Data Analysis
Linfeng Jin

Linfeng Jin is an assistant professor in the Aviation Maintenance Science department.

Dr. Jin earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He holds an FAA mechanic certificate, FCC MROL, GROL and an ASQ CQPA License. His past research includes, but is not limited to, politics and aviation safety, airline maintenance outsourcing issues, aviation accident analysis, airport sustainability development and aviation professional education using AR/VR.

His industrial experience includes data management specialist for China Aircraft Leasing Company Limited in Shanghai, China and line maintenance of Embraer 175 for Republic Airline Inc. in Chicago, Illinois.


  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Technology, Purdue University-Main Campus
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management: Aviation Technology, Purdue University-Main Campus
  • General Radiotelephone Operator License - Federal Communications Commission
  • Certified Quality Process Analyst - American Society for Quality
  • Mechanic - Federal Aviation Administration
  • OSHA 10: General Industry Outreach Training Course - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
AMS366-Transport Category Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems