Background
Kossiaras, Thomas Peter was born on December 11, 1937 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Peter Thomas and Martha Maglaras Kossiaras.
Kossiaras, Thomas Peter was born on December 11, 1937 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Peter Thomas and Martha Maglaras Kossiaras.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Maryland, 1960. Postgraduate in engineering, Ohio State University, 1962.
Flight test specialist Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1964—1968. Flight system specialist Office Supersonic Transport Development, 1968—1971. Assistant executive secretary to administrator, 1971—1974.
Special assistant to associate administrator for aviation safety, 1974—1976. Manager aviation safety programs, since 1976. Manager joint Federal Aviation Administration/National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aviation Safety Reporting Program, since 1979.
Member United States Secretary Transportation Safety Review Task Force, 1986—1988. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1960-1963.
Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Hellenic Education Progressive Association, National Aviation Club.
Married Constance Ellen Metos, July 10, 1971. Children: Ilia, Martha, Peter.