Career Experience
- Ph.D. in Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology
- 18,000+ hours flight time
- Former Boeing 767 Captain
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
- Adjunct Assistant Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dr. Janeen Kochan holds a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and an M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. Her B.A. degree was also earned from the Ohio State University in pre-medicine and psychology. Primary translational research interests include expertise, human performance, decision-making, stress, fatigue, automation, workload, resource management, unexpected events, and training. She is a former Boeing 767 captain and human factors instructor for a major U.S. airline. She provides pilot training and conducts FAA pilot certification tests throughout the world. She has over 27,000 hours of flying time in a variety of aircraft and has type ratings in the B-767/757, DC-8, DC-9, YS-11, CV-LB-30, and numerous corporate jets. In addition, she holds current and active Airframe and Powerplant (mechanic), Inspector Authorization, Flight Instructor, and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner privileges. Dr. Kochan serves as a Courtesy Instructor of Medical Education at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide.
