Richard Johnson
Biography
Richard Johnson serves as an associate professor and adjunct professor in the School of Aeronautics at Liberty University. He began his career as a maintenance technician on the KC-10 aircraft while serving in the Active-Duty Air Force as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Some of his roles in the military included serving as a Flying Crew Chief, Maintenance Training Instructor, Maintenance Group (MXG) Safety NCO, and a Quality Assurance Inspector for the C-5, C-17, and KC-10 airframes. He has since worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) instructor and professor at Liberty University. After many years of maintaining aircraft, Johnson transitioned into aviation education. Today, Johnson enjoys encouraging student to serve Christ as they pursue their passion for aviation.
Certifications
- FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Inspection Authorization
Professional/Notable Memberships
- Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) Journal Editorial Review Board Member
- CHOOSE Aerospace
Courses Taught
- AVIA 105 – Aviation Survey
- AVIA 304 – Aviation History
- AVIA 491 – Aeronautics Capstone: Advanced Research Concepts
- AVMT 102 – Aircraft Sciences
- AVMT 104 – Maintenance Practices I
- AVMT 105 – Aircraft Weight and Balance
- AVMT 106 – Maintenance Practices II
- AVMT 201 – Airframe Auxiliary Systems I
- AVMT 202 – Aircraft Electrical Systems
- AVMT 203 – Auxiliary Systems II
- AVMT 204 – Airframe Structures I
- AVMT 207 – Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- AVMT 208 – Airframe Assembly and Inspection
- AVMT 209 – Landing Gear Systems
- AVMT 211 – Fire Protection
- AVMT 213 – Powerplant Fuel Systems
- AVMT 215 – Powerplant Lubrication Systems
- AVMT 219 – Engine Instrument Systems
- AVMT 221 – Propeller Systems
- AVMT 312 – Reciprocating Engines
- AVMT 320 – Turbine Engines
Research Interests
Implementing technology in aviation training; human factors; safety; and risk management. Certifications and endorsements for aviation maintenance training instructors. Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 147 development and ACS integration.