Aviation Center Director & Professor of Practice

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks a Director for the new Center for Aviation Excellence within the College of Applied Arts. The Associate Professor of Practice & Director will lead development and administration of aviation programs, coordinating air traffic control, aviation mechanics, and aviation management curricula while contributing to teaching as required.

The role requires aviation leadership experience, FAA knowledge, and a strong track record in operations management, with the position

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 yrs of aviation experience.
• Minimum of 3 yrs. of aviation leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations and processes.
• Supervisory experience.
• On-the-job instructor (OJTI) experience.
• Leadership experience managing operations, personnel, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the Center for Aviation Excellence.
• Coordinate existing aviation degree programs within the college.
• Contribute to instruction within aviation programs as needed.
• Report to the Dean of the College of Applied Arts.

Skills

Aviation experience

Aviation leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Supervisory experience

OJTI experience

Operations & program administration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Texas State University seeks a Director for the new Center for Aviation Excellence within the College of Applied Arts. The Associate Professor of Practice & Director will lead development and administration of aviation programs, coordinating air traffic control, aviation mechanics, and aviation management curricula while contributing to teaching as required.

The role requires aviation leadership experience, FAA knowledge, and a strong track record in operations management, with the position