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José Ismael Jourdain Hijo "Joseph Jourdain" (born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1981) is a Dominican-American aeronautical and tourism professional and entrepreneur.

BACKGROUND:

José Ismael "Joseph" is the son of renowned Dominican aviation specialist José G. Jourdain, which was former Director of Dominicana de Aviación and with which he started the first charter flights in masses from Europe (Italy) to Dominican Republic in the mid 80's, fostering the growth and expansion of Puerto Plata in the north coast as the first Dominican tourism destination of the country. His father was also representative in the country of Trans World Airlines(TWA).

José Ismael "Joseph" graduated in 2012 with a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science from the top ranked aeronautical university of United States "Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University" of Daytona, FL. He also specialized in Space Operations from Embry-Riddle.

He also has a Bachelor degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Universidad Iberoamericna (UNIBE) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

In 2006 and with the support of his Alma Mater UNIBE, José Ismael "Joseph" wrote and published the first and only book to date, on the history of commercial aviation in Dominican Republic, titled "Aviación Comercial, Origen & Evolución en República Dominicana"; which cover the origin and evolution of the first airlines, both national and foreign to the country, travel agencies, aeronautical institutions, origin and evolution of the airports in the country, etc.

The book in question is currently used by various universities in the country as a didactic source for students of these course majors. CAREER:

From a young age José Ismael "Joseph" worked closely with his father in the representation of TWA in the country, gradually growing within the company until becoming Vicepresident of TWA's GSA in the country. Position he held until the acquisition of TWA by American Airlines in 2001.

He was also owner of the tour operator "Sensation Tours" with which he represented North American Airlines in the country, and helped develop the internal tourism of the country with periodic tours and packages to the native population.

He was also Deputy Director "Sub-Director" in the country of the Spanish Hotel Chain Barceló.

In 2008 he moved to the United States where he obtained the aforementioned Master Degree, and immediately received a job offer from Air France where he worked until 2012. Beside this airline, he also held various managerial positions in other multinational companies such as Swissport USA. He currently serves as Manager for American Airlines Hub in Miami, FL.

As José Ismael "Joseph" also possesses a specialization in Space Operations, he serves as an external consultant for InterFlightGlobal Corporation for the study and development of Sub-Orbital flights into space.

In this sense he has written various technical reports for the Space Industry such as: • "Inherent Barriers for the Growth of the Space Transportation Industry" • "Artificial Gravity: Applications & Designs for Mars Missions" • History of Planetary Probes: Designs for Atmospheric Entry • Microburst & Windshear" • "Spacecraft Launch: Air Vs Vertical" • Spacecraft Simulation: Tendency Towards Automation" • Sustainable Urine to Water Recovery System: Application for Mars Missions"