Greg Maruska

Resume

Greg brings over 25 years of aviation and academic experience to Minnesota State, Mankato. He has been active in Aviation training since 1981. Greg has taught all aspects of Aircraft Dispatch Certification and is currently a FAA Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner. He has written, conducted and audited FAA approved training for Airlines and Schools alike. He has taught Air Traffic Control Fundamentals as well as provided on the job training. Greg started his teaching career while serving in the US Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. He was assigned to the US Navy Air Traffic Control "A" school in Millington Tennessee. "I really didn't have a choice and  wasn't that happy about it either." He has been teaching ever since. "I enjoy teaching aviation coursework because it keeps me up to date with an ever changing industry.   I enjoy bringing real life experiences to the classroom." 

  

Education

• B.S.Professional Aeronautics, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management Minor; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Florida

 

FAA Ratings / License

• CTO - FAA Control Tower Operator License
• Aircraft Dispatcher License

 

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Airline Dispatch Federation
• EAA Experimental Aircraft Association

 

Industry Experience

• International Aircraft Dispatcher - Northwest Airlines
• Aircraft Dispatcher - Sun Country Airlines
• Manager Flight Operations/Dispatch - Sun Country Airlines
• Aircraft Dispatcher - Atlantic Southeast Airlines
• Air Traffic Controller US Navy / FAA Great Lakes Region

 

Academic Experience

• FAA Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner - Great Lakes Region
• SME - FAR Part 121 Initial / Recurrent Aircraft Dispatcher Training
• Director Aircraft Dispatcher Training - Aviation Training Inc. 
• Faculty FAR Part 65 Aircraft Dispatch Training / ATP
• Faculty US Navy Air Traffic Control  A School / Tower and Approach Labs