Mitch Morrison, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation

Education

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Northcentral University
M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate in Aviation Safety, University of Southern California
FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, RH, IH, ATP

Biography

Dr. Morrison serves as a Professor of Aviation at Liberty University and is the Residential Chair in the School of Aeronautics. He is Airline Transport Pilot rated and an FAA-certified Flight Instructor with over 6,800 helicopter and airplane flying hours logged. Dr. Morrison is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain, and during his final tours of Coast Guard duty, he served in Washington, DC as Deputy Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life, and Chief of Aviation Safety. During his doctoral research he explored aviation teamwork in healthcare settings for error mitigation. He also enjoys discipling leaders and learners to connect faith and identity for Kingdom impact.

Life Verse

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (ESV)

Professional/Notable Memberships

Serves on the Board of Directors for Mission Safety International
Member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators
Certified Five Capitals Coach

Courses Taught

AVIA 300, AVIA 310, AVIA 312, AVIA 400, AVIA 409, AVIA 410, AVIA 419, AVIA 491, AVIA 492, AVIA 495, AVIA 496, AVIA 542, AVIA 571, AVIA 573, AVIA 575

Research Interests

Safety culture transformation; Soft skill integration in technical professions; Phenomenological research design; Trust and Moral injury; Interdisciplinary learning.