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Hi, I'm Chris.

Student | Director | Pilot

The Ohio State University

Seeking a full-time position in the Advanced Air Mobility community, utilizing computer science and aviation expertise as well as piloting experience and specific industry knowledge.

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About Me

Introduction
Chris Johnson standing next to a Cessna 172

Student at Ohio State University, Graduating with dual degrees of Aviation Engineering and Computer Science Engineering, with Advanced Air Mobility experience.

2023 December
Graduation
300+ Total Flight
Hours
3.4 GPA

Skills

Technical Competence

Aviation

Private Pilot License

Completed

Instrument Rating

Completed

Part 107 License

Completed

Commercial License

Completed

Certified Flight Instructor

Completed

Flight Instructor Instrument

Completed

Commercial Multi-Engine

Coming Soon

Attributes

Network

Advanced

Public Speaking

Advanced

Leadership

Advanced

Problem Solving

Advanced

Strategic Thinking

Advanced

Project Management

Experienced

Software

AI Integration

Expert

Visual Studio

Proficient

Linux/UNIX

Proficient

vim

Proficient

Eclipse

Advanced

MATLAB

Intermediate

SOLIDWORKS

Intermediate

Google & Microsoft Suites

Advanced

Languages

Java

Advanced

Python

Proficient

C, C++, C#

Proficient

X86-64 Assembler Languages

Intermediate

SQL

Proficient

HTML/XML

Proficient

Experience

Career and Academic
Chris Johnson Presenting at the Ohio Air Mobility Symposium

Ohio Air Mobility Symposium

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Advisor (8/2023 - Present)

Director (4/2022 - 8/2023)

University Relations Co-Chair (2020-2022)

  • Led a team of Ohio State students in planning and curating multiple annual conferences on the future of air mobility in Ohio

  • Featuring speakers and panelists from 42 different industry leaders and experts, hosting over 500 attendees combined

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AAM Student Assistant

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Advanced Air Mobility Student Assistant (2021 - Present)

  • Under the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at The Ohio State University

  • Focused on spreading student awareness of Advanced Air Mobility, Creating a community and leadership for AAM, and scouting and attracting potential AAM partners for the university

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Professional Pilot Specialization

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Aviation Engineering Student with Professional Pilot Specialization (2019 - 2023)

  • Student at Ohio State Part 141 Flight School

  • Achieved Private Pilot's License, Instrument Rating, Commercial License, and Certified Flight Instructor License

  • Planning to Graduate with Flight Instructor - Instrument License

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Archer Aviation Internship 2023

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Project Managment Intern (June - August 2023)

  • Integral player in aligning different business aspects to define the Go-to-market strategy and operational steps for US markets

  • Contributed directly to the successful project management of Archer's first-ever Vertiport

  • Independently developed a Climate Analysis Tool that determines feasibility of a market based on vehicle operational constraints

  • Initiated and managed comprehensive vertiport location database and defined evaluation parameters for feasibility assessment

  • Engaged in collaboration with airline team in determining key attributes for future Archer Aircraft pilots

  • Significantly contributed to infrastructure projects, effectively streamlining project management and ensuring timely completion

Chris Johnson and Whisper Aero Interns

Whisper Aero Internship 2022

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Product Associate Intern (April - August 2022)

  • Spearheaded Regional Air Mobility Infrastructure research

  • Collaborated with executive leadership

  • Supervised social media presence

  • Facilitated event planning

  • Participated in flight testing

  • And More

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INFORMS Annual Conference

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Research Presentation at Informs Annual Conference 2022

  • October 19, 2022 | Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Presented "A Study of Social Equity Strategies in Advanced Air Mobility Development"

Chris Johnson Presenting at FlyOhio Vertiport Challenge State Championship

FlyOhio Vertiport Challenge

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Team Lead October 2022, September 2023

  • Led Teams to win Best Overall Presentation 2 times

  • 2 week sprint competition focused on integration of AAM and UAS in Ohio

Chris Johnson Presenting at INFORMS

OSU Basketball Practice Team

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Ohio State Women's Basketball Practice Team (2019 - Present)

  • Scout Team Player

Projects

Academic Projects in the AAM Industry
Top 10 Factors by Importance: Significance and Risk of Presumed Negative Effects

Key Factors in Vertiport Site Selection for Megapolitan Regions

Undergraduate Research Thesis - August 2022 - December 2023

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DEIJ Advocacy Survey Results

A Study of Social Equity Strategies in Advanced Air Mobility Development

Research Study Presented at INFORMS 2022

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Ramp Design for Vertiport Movement

Equity in Vertiport Design

Aviation Engineering Capstone

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OSU Vertiport Ramp Design

Ohio State University Vertiport

Buisness Plan Class Project

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Awards

Awards and Scholarships
Vertical Flight Society Logo

Joseph P. Cribbins Scholarship

Vertical Flgiht Society, 2021

Awarded to 26 students demonstrating an interest in pursuing engineering related careers in vertical flight technology. Selected as one of five undergraduate students to receive an award.

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Georgia Scholar Award

Georgia Department of Education, 2019

Awarded for succeding in exemplary course loads, and participating in interscholastic events within the community.

Ohio State University

National Buckeye Scholarship

Ohio State University, 2019 - Present

Ohio State University

Provost Scholarship

Ohio State University, 2019 - Present

Air Force Academy

Nomination

United States Air Force Academy, 2019

Presentations

More to Come Soon!
eVTOL Insights Podcast, March
Luncheon Remarks: 2022 Ohio Air Mobility Symposium
Ohio State University Update: Ohio Air Mobility Symposium 2021 Webinar

Contact Me

Get in Touch

Call Me

+1 (470) 363-4613

Location

Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.

LinkedIn

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