Honor Society® member
DEVERE KISS, Ph.D., ATP, MS
Human Factors Engineer for Systems Engineering at Northrop Grumman
- Human Centered Design, Aviation and Space Sciences, Aeronautics, Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology
- Class of 2021
- Melbourne, FL
Member since June 2023
About
Captain De Vere Michael Kiss, Ph.D., is an Airline Captain/Instructor, Researcher, Scientist and Specialist in: Human Factors Engineering, Crew Resource Management, Leadership and Human Centered Design. He was a University Professor at the Florida Institute of Technology and a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the American Astronautical Society, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Aviation Psychology, and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators. He is also the Chairman of the Society of Automotive Engineers G-10G committee making vital recommendations to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regarding Airline Pilot Training. Most recently, he retired from American Airlines and transitioned to Human Factors Engineer for Systems Engineering for Northrop Grumman.
Education
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Florida Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Human Centered Design
2015 – 2018
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Oklahoma State University
MS Aviation and Space Sciences
2012 – 2013
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Liberty University
BS Aeronautics
2010 – 2012
Honors and awards
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National Air and Space Museum's Aviation Wall of Inscription
The National Air and Space Museum's Wall of Honor is a permanent memorial at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA recognizing those with a passion for flight. Your name, or the name of someone you wish to recognize, will be seen by millions of
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Marquis Who's Who in America
Inclusion in which is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole.
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Worldwide Branding Who's Who
Qualified for inclusion in the Worldwide Who's Who of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs..
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Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
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Phi Beta Delta Honors for International Scholars
Psi Chi is an international organization of professionals, scientists, faculty, students, and alumni whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology.
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Phi Kappa Society Phi Honor
Phi Kappa Phi's mission is "to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." In honoring "those persons of good character who have excelled in scholarship.
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Gloden Key International Honor Society
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Bloomsbury Honor Society with Highest Honor
Golden Key is built on the pillars of academics, leadership, and service, and our chapters are committed to implementing service projects and leadership development for all students on their campus. Members qualify at the top 15% of their class.
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Suma Cum Laude, Liberty University
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Psi Beta Honor Society in Psuchology
Psi Beta is a national honor society for students attending two-year colleges, inviting students who plan to major or minor in psychology, as well as students who simply have an interest in psychology.
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International Scholar Laureate
ISLP programs provide students a chance to further their career development and strengthen their leadership skills while engaging in culturally-enriching experiences that increase their knowledge.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Recognizes academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. Membership in the Society reflects discipline, determination, and an innate desire to succeed.
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Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
An honor reserved for Marquis Biographees who have achieved career longevity and demonstrated unwavering excellence in their chosen fields.
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Worldwide Branding Professional of the Year Representing Aviation and Education
Selected for our top honor for the 2015-2016 edition of the Worlwide Who's Who registry of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Human Factors Engineering for Systems Engineering, Airline Pilot, Simulator Instructor, Check Airman, Researcher, and Author.
- Graduate school interests
Internal Systems Enginering, Spacecraft Life Support, Commercial Space Regulations
- Outside the classroom
Aeronautics, art, astronautics, astronomy, climatology, coaching (pole vault), cooking, dog training, fly fishing, piano.
Experience
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Human Factors Engineer for Systems Engineering
Northrop Grumman
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
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Adjunct Professor of Aviation Psychology and Human Factors
Florida Institute of Technology
Aug 2021 – Dec 2021
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G-10-g Committee Chair
Society of Automotive Engineers
Jan 2019 – Jun 2023
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Modeling and Simulation Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
Jan 2017 – Jun 2018
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FAA Commercial Space (AST) Regulations Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
Jan 2016 – Jun 2018
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Human-Machine-Interface Design Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
Jan 2016 – May 2016
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737 & A320 Risk Mitigation Design Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
Jul 2014 – Jul 2015
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Adjunct Professor of Crew Resource Management, Human Factors and Aviation Law
Oklahoma State University
Aug 2012 – Dec 2013
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Airline Pilot, Captain/Instructor
American Airlines
Apr 1987 – Jun 2023
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Airline pilot - captain
Skywest Airlines
Apr 1986 – Apr 1987
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airline pilot - captain
Mesa Airlines
Oct 1985 – Apr 1986
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Corporate Pilot
Digital Corporation
Oct 1984 – Oct 1985
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Flight Instructor/Charter Pilot
Lancer Aviation
Oct 1983 – Oct 1985
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Flight Attendant
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Apr 1983 – Oct 1985
Volunteering
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Guardium Ad Litem Advocate for Children
State of Florida
May 2021 – Dec 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
Organizations
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Allied Pilots Association (opens in a new tab)
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Astronautical Society (opens in a new tab)
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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American Psychological Association (opens in a new tab)
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Association for Aviation Psychology
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Flight Safety Foundation (opens in a new tab)
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Association for Psychological Science (opens in a new tab)
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International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (opens in a new tab)
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International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology (opens in a new tab)
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (opens in a new tab)
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Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (opens in a new tab)
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Society of Automotive Engineers (opens in a new tab)
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University Aviation Association (opens in a new tab)
