Background
Kocivar, Ben was born on April 13, 1916 in New York City. Son of Izidor and Rebecca (Ladman) Kocivar.
journalist aviation specialist
Kocivar, Ben was born on April 13, 1916 in New York City. Son of Izidor and Rebecca (Ladman) Kocivar.
Bachelor of Science in Social Science, City College of New York, 1938. Master of Arts in Journalist, University Missouri, 1941.
Information specialist, War Department, Washington, 1941-1945; senior editor, Look Magazine, New York City, 1945-1969; public relations manager, New York Airways, New York City, 1971-1979; public relations manager, Crossair Airlines, Zurich, 1985-1988; consultant, Pan American Airlines, New York City, 1969-1972; consultant, Agusta Helicopter United States of America, Houston, 1981-1985; consultant, SAAB Aircraft, Washington, 1984-1988; aviation editor, Popular Science, New York City, 1971-1988; aviation technical specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1986-1995; technical specialist, Joseph Del Balzo Association, Washington, since 1994.
Candidate North Castle (New York ) Town Board, 1983. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Science Writers Association, N. American Airline Public Relations Association (chairman), American Society Journalists, Wings Club (New York City), Aero Club (Washington), Helicopter Club of America.
Married Thelma Levine, August 30, 1941. Children: Karl, Carol, Jane.