Aviation Academy Advisor: Student Success & Training

Acron Aviation; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking an Academic Advisor for its Aviation Academy. You will serve as the primary contact for students-in-training, monitor academic progress, and coordinate interventions with the Flight Training Team to support student success and retention.

Responsibilities include conducting one-on-one progress meetings, documenting concerns in the Flight Scheduling Platform, and guiding cadet onboarding and acclimation.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in a structured training, education, or aviation environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and Teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive academic and performance-related matters with discretion
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple students training profiles simultaneously.
• Experience using Flight Schedule Pro or other flight operating software programs.
• Proactive with thinking through solutions to situations before they become problems.
• Ability to be flexible, as the role evolves based on department and Academy needs.
• Takes ownership of handling issues as they arise and seeks feedback as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all students-in-training.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings to discuss academic progress, training experiences, and concerns.
• Provide counseling and support in collaboration with the Flight Training Team.
• Maintain a regular cadence of student check-ins.
• Track and monitor student progress through assigned training programs.
• Review Unsatisfactory (UnSat) reports and schedule review meetings as needed.
• Ensure students' progress through programs in a timely manner.
• Document academic and performance concerns in the Flight Scheduling Platform (FSP).
• Act as the first point of contact for instructor change requests.
• Coordinate withdrawal and training termination meetings as required.
• Assist students with schedule accommodations and special circumstances.
• Monitor progress toward available scholarships and program requirements.
• Investigate financial concerns in coordination with the Flight Training Manager when needed.
• Assist with new cadet welcome and academy acclimation.
• Monitor the student support email inbox and respond to general inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support academy operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive matters

Proactive problem-solving

Flexibility

Cadet onboarding support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (2+ years related experience)

Tools

Flight Schedule Pro

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking an Academic Advisor for its Aviation Academy. You will serve as the primary contact for students-in-training, monitor academic progress, and coordinate interventions with the Flight Training Team to support student success and retention.

Responsibilities include conducting one-on-one progress meetings, documenting concerns in the Flight Scheduling Platform, and guiding cadet onboarding and acclimation.