St. Cloud State University

Michael D. Ferguson

Assistant Professor of Aviation

 
Contact Information: Advising:

Airline & general aviation management
Aviation Operations
Aviation Safety


"Stratospheric traces of our transitory flight,
trails of condensation held in narrow bands of white..."

                                         RUSH - "Vapor Trail" 2002

Education:

  • Doctorate in Higher Education Administration - St. Cloud State University (in progress)
  • M.S. Urban Studies (Aviation Administration) - University of Nebraska Omaha (2000)
  • B.A. Geography (Atmospheric emphasis) - Bowling Green State University (1999)

Professional Certifications:

  • OSHA 30- hour Certification
  • Private pilot, Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (2005 - present)
  • SCSU Department of Aviation Safety Program Coordinator
  • Airline Industry: Manager of Safety - Ground and Maintenance Operations (Atlantic Southeast Airlines/Delta Connection)
  • Airline Industry: Regional Manager of Airport Operations (U.S. and Canada; Atlantic Southeast Airlines/Delta Connection)
  • Airline Industry: Station Manager - (Atlantic Southeast Airlines/Delta Connection)
  • Airline Industry: Customer Service Agent (Delta Airlines, Air Wisconsin, Chicago Express)
  • Fixed-based Operator (FBO): Line Service Supervisor, Line Service Technician

Professional Memberships:

  • Regional Airline Association
  • American Society of Safety Engineers
  • American Association of Airport Executives
  • Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
  • University Aviation Association

Courses Taught:

  • AVIT 103 Air Transportation
  • AVIT 317 Ethics in Aviation
  • AVIT 325 Aviation Safety & Human Factors
  • AVIT 345 Introduction to Occupational Safety
  • AVIT 409 Airport Management
  • AVIT 411 Airline Management
  • AVIT 429 Airport Planning & Design
  • AVIT 496 The Current State of the Aviation Industry

 

 

Research Interests:

•  Airlines and airline management, ethics, leadership, aviation safety & human factors.

Did You Know? 

Mr. Ferguson is an avid musician & actor--he plays a professor!

Ponderable Thoughts:

The essence of who you really are, your innermost character, will ultimately come to the surface, for the good or for the bad.

 

Safety is not just something you do, it is something you live, everyday!

Recent Publications & Presentations:

  • Ferguson, M., & Johnson, J. (2007). Cost and perceived value in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in aviation professional flight: Will collegiate aviation price themselves out of the market with technologically advanced aircraft? Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, 17(1), 9-10.

  • Mattson, P., Johnson, J., Olson, A., & Ferguson, M. (2007). Gender and multi-cultural curriculum issues for undergraduate aviation students. Collegiate Aviation Review, 25(1), 46-56.

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Recent Student Projects:
Undergraduate

  • AVIT 411 - Airline Management - Odyssey Air (class-developed regional airline, Spring 2009)
 
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