Flight Department Ops Leader—Associate Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ seeks an Associate Director of the Flight Department to lead operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive strategic initiatives in flight training and maintenance. You will supervise instructors, coordinate resources, and collaborate with academic partners to advance student success.

The role emphasizes leadership, program oversight, and continuous improvement within a top aerospace university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or closely related field.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land ratings.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professional flight training.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 141 flight training operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director in daily management and administration of the Flight Department.
• Provide leadership and supervision for operational and administrative personnel.
• Serve as acting Director in Director's absence.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Director.
• Oversee day-to-day flight training and aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, university policies, accreditation standards, and SMS.
• Coordinate aircraft utilization, instructor staffing, and scheduling.
• Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in emergency response planning and risk management.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, schedule, and evaluate flight instructors, maintenance personnel and administrative staff.
• Foster a professional culture emphasizing safety, customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for department personnel.
• Support performance management and corrective action processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field

Tools

Flight scheduling software

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ seeks an Associate Director of the Flight Department to lead operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive strategic initiatives in flight training and maintenance. You will supervise instructors, coordinate resources, and collaborate with academic partners to advance student success.

The role emphasizes leadership, program oversight, and continuous improvement within a top aerospace university.