Aviation Program Advisor & Growth Lead

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University is seeking an Aviation Science and Technology Program Manager to advise students, support FAA milestones, and coordinate with flight training partners. The role combines student-facing advising with program growth, financial guidance, and regulatory compliance duties.

The position requires a Master’s degree or a relevant Bachelor's with experience, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments. 100% FTE, on-campus in Dayton, OH.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree by employment start date and 1 year related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc. OR a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic departments, flight training organizations, and administrative offices.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage compliance-related information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Advise aviation students on all academic and training requirements from program entry through completion, including integration of summer semester training strategies, benefits, and burdens.
• Track and document major program milestones, including FAA milestone progression and enrollment in ground school and flight courses.
• Collaborate with Aviation Department Leadership on course overrides, prerequisites, instructor permissions, and registration approvals.
• Communicate departmental policies related to progression, training performance, academic standing, and professionalism expectations.
• Refer students to campus resources to support academic success, financial stability, mental/physical well-being, and career development.
• Partner with Aviation Department leadership to support the strategic and operational management of a rapidly growing aviation program, with focus on enrollment scaling, capacity planning, resource alignment, and student progression.
• Track, analyze, and interpret program‑level performance indicators, including enrollment growth, retention, persistence, time‑to‑completion, FAA milestones, and attrition.
• Assist students in planning FAA knowledge tests, practical tests, and required flight hours.
• Explain the full financial commitment of the aviation program, including flight fees, simulator costs, course charges, and billing timelines.
• Coordinate with the university’s flight training partner(s) to resolve conflicts between academic schedules and flight training.
• Evaluate transfer credit and prior FAA certifications for incoming students.
• Monitor student academic performance in aviation core courses and advise on corrective actions.
• Build advising relationships that promote persistence, professionalism, and student well-being.

Job description

Wright State University is seeking an Aviation Science and Technology Program Manager to advise students, support FAA milestones, and coordinate with flight training partners. The role combines student-facing advising with program growth, financial guidance, and regulatory compliance duties.

The position requires a Master’s degree or a relevant Bachelor's with experience, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments. 100% FTE, on-campus in Dayton, OH.