Aviation & Aerospace Center Director

Miami Dade College; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College seeks an Executive Director for the Florida Center for Aviation and Aerospace to provide strategic leadership and oversight of education and workforce programs. The role advances stackable credentials, FAA licensure preparation, apprenticeships and degree pathways while building partnerships with airlines, employers and K-12 to align with evolving industry needs.

You will guide program quality, compliance, budgeting and outreach to expand student learning and ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree and seven years of senior-level experience in aviation, aerospace, or career and technical education.
• Knowledge of college educational philosophy and top management practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation and/or aerospace programs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for development, implementation, evaluation and advancement of aviation and aerospace programs aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Leads efforts to position the Florida Center for Aviation and Aerospace as a center of academic excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration.
• Analyzes student-success and program-performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Develops and evaluates marketing campaigns reaching local, statewide, and international audiences.
• Builds strategic relationships with K-12 schools, colleges, airlines, and industry partners to create seamless educational pathways.
• Identifies, develops, and secures external resources to support program growth and student success.
• Ensures FAA regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and college policies.
• Directs resource allocation and maintains sound fiscal stewardship.
• Represents the Center on College committees and external forums.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Data analysis

Marketing strategy

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Miami Dade College seeks an Executive Director for the Florida Center for Aviation and Aerospace to provide strategic leadership and oversight of education and workforce programs. The role advances stackable credentials, FAA licensure preparation, apprenticeships and degree pathways while building partnerships with airlines, employers and K-12 to align with evolving industry needs.

You will guide program quality, compliance, budgeting and outreach to expand student learning and ensure