Rate My Professor Karen Johnson

Johnson’s research focuses on learning systems design and technologies applied to aviation technician training, particularly the creation of virtual reality simulations for aviation maintenance technicians (AMT). She has delivered faculty research flash talks on serious games in aviation maintenance training and collaborated on virtual reality training curricula. In professional service, she serves as Editor of the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) journal, has held multiple roles within ATEC, and was elected to a two-year term as Vice President. She received the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Faculty Grant in 2022. Notable publications include “Serious Games in Aviation Maintenance Training” (2017), co-authorship of “Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Improving Aviation Maintenance Technician Training” (2024), and editorial contributions to “Faculty and Administrator Credentials in FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools” (2023). Her work advances innovative training methods, enhancing aviation maintenance education and workforce development.