Sangwoo Kim
West Lafayette,IN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
VECTOR: The Journal of Aviation Intelligence
08.2025 - Current
- Founded and managed student-led aviation research journal, establishing structured editorial workflows to enhance publication quality.
- Coordinated research submissions and collaboration among 135+ aviation universities worldwide, facilitating knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Edited aviation articles for clarity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with authors to refine content and structure.
- Reviewed submissions for adherence to publication standards.
Teaching Assistant
Lee Eun Jae English Academy
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated classroom operations and mentored 15+ students through structured instruction and progress tracking, enhancing individual academic performance.
- Created instructional materials that increased student engagement and contributed to measurable improvements in learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported students with language exercises and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement.
Court Dispatcher
Seoul Eastern District Court
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Earned formal commendation from Head Judge for consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high performance under pressure.
- Streamlined digital case-tracking workflows, increasing data accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Coordinated scheduling and processing of 200+ cases per month, ensuring compliance with public-sector regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight Technology, Aviation Management, Law & Society
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2027
Skills
- Operational coordination
- Workflow management
- Process improvement
- Data organization
- Aviation safety management
- FAA compliance knowledge
- Airport operations familiarity
- Ramp safety procedures
- Emergency response planning
Leadership And Professional Experience
- Editor, VECTOR: The Journal of Aviation Intelligence, 08/25, Present, Founded and manage a student-led aviation research journal with structured editorial workflows., Coordinate research submissions and collaboration across 135+ aviation universities worldwide.
- Court Dispatcher, Seoul Eastern District Court, 05/21, 03/23, Coordinated scheduling and processing of 200+ cases per month within a regulated public-sector environment., Improved digital case-tracking workflows to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy., Received formal commendation from the Head Judge for reliability and performance under pressure.
- Teaching Assistant, Lee Eun Jae English Academy, 03/23, 07/23, Supported classroom operations and mentored 15+ students through structured instruction and progress tracking., Developed instructional materials that improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
Aviation Activities
- Member – Purdue Aviation Safety Committee (SATT)
- Member – Purdue Professional Pilots (PPP)
- Member – Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)
- Ramp Operations Volunteer – Purdue Aviation Day (2024, 2025)
- Ramp Operations Volunteer – Fit‑2‑Fly 5K, Purdue Polytechnic
Aviation Experience
Professional Flight Training, Purdue University, Developed advanced aviation safety awareness through structured flight training in complex operational environments., Applied FAA regulations and aviation safety procedures during flight operations and training activities., Built strong operational decision-making and risk management skills in time-critical aviation scenarios., Gained familiarity with airport environments, ramp safety practices, and aviation operational coordination., Demonstrated awareness of FAA regulatory frameworks and airport operational compliance concepts, including familiarity with CFR Part 139 principles.
Aviation Certifications
- Commercial Pilot – Airplane Single Engine Land
- Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
- Instrument Rating
- Radiotelephone Operator Permit (Aeronautical)
- Remote Pilot Certificate (UAS)
Timeline
Editor
VECTOR: The Journal of Aviation Intelligence
08.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Lee Eun Jae English Academy
03.2023 - 07.2023
Court Dispatcher
Seoul Eastern District Court
05.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Professional Flight Technology, Aviation Management, Law & Society
Purdue University