Aviation Training & Curriculum Director

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and VISN

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement for continued ed

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AIM is seeking a Director of Education to lead curriculum integrity and instructor development at our Chicago campus. You will collaborate with corporate program directors to ensure instruction aligns with ACCSC and FAA standards, while guiding faculty growth and program improvement.

This on-site leadership position requires strong communication, multitasking, and a proven ability to manage curricular quality across programs.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certification required.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience.
• Strong attention to detail with multitasking ability.
• Conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Flexible and willing to work after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the campus and the corporate program directors who manage education.
• Audit curricula to ensure instructors use current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks.
• Audit and report instructor performance semi-annually.
• Conduct classroom observations; substitute as needed.
• Create, monitor, and update Faculty Personnel Reports for instructors.
• Facilitate instructor training per ACCSC standards and ongoing development.
• Chair Program Coordinator meetings and maintain minutes.
• Organize PAC meetings and ensure minutes are maintained and shared.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership / management

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching Experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AIM is seeking a Director of Education to lead curriculum integrity and instructor development at our Chicago campus. You will collaborate with corporate program directors to ensure instruction aligns with ACCSC and FAA standards, while guiding faculty growth and program improvement.

This on-site leadership position requires strong communication, multitasking, and a proven ability to manage curricular quality across programs.