Once upon a time, Soviet people looked up to the sky with pride, where long-range Russian-made aircraft left a white contrail. Boeings are flying over the country today. The planes are not bad, but they are created by the mind of strangers. The activities carried out by Mikhail Aslanovich Pogosyan inspire some optimism. Over the past twenty years, he has headed one of the largest aircraft building corporations in Russia. Competent manager, Doctor of Technical Sciences.
Works and days
More than a hundred years have passed since the time when the classic of Russian literature in all seriousness declared that man was born for happiness, like a bird for flight. Today sociologists and psychologists are engaged in measuring the level of happiness. And all the worries about the design and production of aircraft are placed on the shoulders of specialized specialists. Among such specialists is the name of Mikhail Aslanovich Poghosyan. The biography of this man, who clearly saw and knew his purpose in society, can be called typical. Representatives of his generation are distinguished by their firmness of convictions and loyalty to the chosen path.
Some people already in adulthood begin to regret that they have chosen their path frivolously in their youth. Mikhail was born on April 18, 1956 to a family of employees of one of the Moscow aircraft building enterprises. From a young age he got acquainted with the customs and rules of streets and courtyards. I didn’t let myself be offended. He himself did not bully. After the Soviet citizen was the first to fly into space, the little boy firmly decided to become a pilot. At school, Mikhail studied well. Having received a certificate of maturity, he decided to get a specialized education at the Aviation Institute in Moscow, since the recruitment of pilots to the military school was limited.
In 1979, with honors, Poghosyan began work at the Moscow aircraft building plant. Subsequently, this enterprise will receive the name of one of the leading designers Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi. The young specialist quickly gained experience and they began to entrust him with important tasks. By all criteria and standards, Mikhail made an excellent career, going from an ordinary engineer to a deputy general designer. In 1992, reforms began in many engineering industries. To understand the meaning of the tasks set, the management of the enterprise needed to see the situation in the country as a whole.
The transition to market rails for many aircraft manufacturers ended in complete disaster. The conveyors on which the famous Il and Tu passenger planes were assembled stopped. Air transportation companies began to urgently purchase aircraft on the foreign market. In 1998, Mikhail Aslanovich Pogosyan became the General Director of JSC Sukhoi Company. In this position, he has worked for over thirteen years. Thanks to energy and innovative solutions in the field of finance and marketing, he manages to keep the company. And not only to preserve, but also to find effective directions for development.
Market economy grimaces
To save the Sukhoi company, Poghosyan had to tackle larger problems. For two years, in parallel with his main activity, he was engaged in the resuscitation of the MiG aircraft building concern. Using his experience in the creation of military aircraft, he secured orders from the Ministry of Defense for front-line fighters and bombers of the Su and Mig brands. To solve this problem, it was necessary to create a system of cooperation for the supply of materials and unified units. In parallel with this, look for niches in the global market.
Through the efforts of an initiative group of specialists at the state level, it was possible to create a special structure "Union of Aircraft Manufacturers". Mikhail Aslanovich headed this organization and managed to achieve stable financing of the industry from the consolidated budget. This contribution was appreciated by both colleagues and government officials. In 2015, the enterprises of the United Aviation Corporation started operating at full capacity. A prototype of the Sukhoi Superjet medium-range aircraft was presented at an international exhibition. But this is only part of the plan that still awaits its implementation.
Despite the most powerful pressure from foreign "partners", the Russian "United Aviation Corporation" is steadily occupying its segment on the international arms market. It was very difficult for domestic manufacturers to give an important stage in the sale of their products. Customers demanded a comprehensive after-sales service. This issue had to be dealt with closely. Create appropriate structures in production. Poghosyan was satisfied with the results achieved.
Science and educational activities
In 2016, Mikhail Aslanovich Pogosyan holds the post of rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute. The former student returned to his Alma Mater with the status of Doctor of Technical Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In parallel with the duties of the rector, he heads the department of aircraft design. While educating students and graduate students, Poghosyan gives them freedom of action and encourages creativity in the field of their choice. The state and development of the aviation industry in Russia depends on those young people who are currently undergoing training within the walls of the institute.
Mikhail Pogosyan is an authoritative expert in matters of aircraft reliability. Based on the results of practical activities and scientific experiments, the rector of the MAI has published more than seven dozen works. The citation index of articles written by Mikhail Poghosyan is one of the highest in the aviation industry. Several years ago he was elected an honorary professor at Kazan Technical University.
Over the past period, the personal life of Mikhail Poghosyan has not undergone any special changes. The husband and wife met during their student years. Until now, they continue to live under one roof. Michael experienced some anxiety at the birth of children. At this moment, he could not control the situation. Two children were born and raised in the family. Eldest daughter and youngest son. Both work in the aircraft industry.
