Flight Data and Certification Analyst

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle is seeking a Flight Data and Certification Analyst to ensure FAA compliance and accurate recording of student flight records. You will verify documents for FAA 8710 applications and manage sensitive student data across multiple systems.

The role involves daily support for instructors and students, organizing materials, and maintaining flight data in Imaging and IACRA databases while upholding university standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years of related work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Verify student names and course completion documents for FAA 8710 applications.
• Organize documents for instructors and evaluators including visa forms and transcripts.
• Provide daily customer service to instructors, staff, and students.
• Maintain flight data using Imaging system, ACRA, IACRA, ETA and databases.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description The Opportunity The Flight Department is currently accepting applications for a Flight Data and Certification Analyst. The Flight Data and Certification Analyst evaluates and maintains all documents relating to student flight records. The selected candidate will support the Flight Data and Certification department by ensuring all University standards and FAA requirements set forth in FAR Part 141,142, and 61 are been met for approximately 2000 flight students annually.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Verification of student legal names and all course completion documents in order to produce FAA 8710 applications, temporary certificates, and graduation certificates.
• The organization of all additional course completion materials for the Chief Flight Instructor, Airman Certification Representatives, and Training Course Evaluators which includes CC form, SP detail(s), Flight Data & Certification worksheet, Ground school attendance & test grades, FAA written test, medical certificate, superseded pilot certificate, acceptable picture identification , grade computation, and various additional documentation as applicable such as visa’s, I-20 form, FAA AFS-760-Letter-03 for verification of foreign license, transfer credit, Part 142 re-enrollment form, and ground training status form.
• Provide daily customer service to flight instructors, staff, and students in support of their varied needs.
• Effectively utilize the Imaging system, Workflow, ACRA, IACRA, ETA flight systems and various Excel and Access data bases to accurately record and disseminate information and reports.
• Conduct one‑on‑one meetings with students and instructors for completion of FAA 8710 applications.
• The Flight Analyst serves as a critical regulatory and operational authority within the flight training program, ensuring full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements under FAR Parts 61, 141, and 142 across all student flight training activities.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry‑Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next‑generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real‑world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry‑Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Perks Await You at Embry‑Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and NewYear’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in your first year.

Compensation

The hourly range for this role is up to $19.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree required
• Three or more years of related work experience
  1. Required skills, knowledge, abilities: Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook/email
  2. High level of personal communication skills (particularly oral)
  3. Strong computer skills Detail and customer service oriented
  4. Progressively responsible office experience
  5. Strong organizational skills
  6. Ability to work independently.

Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities.

Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities.