Flight Program Specialist

Vaughn-College-of-Aeronautics-and-Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaughn College in New York seeks an Aviation Flight Program Specialist to oversee a flight program at Heritage Flight Academy, ensuring Vaughn students progress efficiently and FAA requirements are met.

The role includes monthly safety meetings, coordinating with the chief pilot and staff, visiting the academy weekly, and documenting student progress while aligning flight activities with academic goals; some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field.
• At least five years’ experience with the FAA, military or commercial flight operations.
• Experience overseeing flight training and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student flying at Heritage Flight Academy.
• Hold monthly safety meetings and record minutes.
• Address safety issues and follow up.
• Counsel flight students and document progress.
• Ensure academic class requirements align with flight progress.
• Visit Heritage weekly to engage with students, chief pilot and manager.
• Assess the flight program and recommend FAA-compliant improvements.
• Schedule three lessons per week in Flight Schedule Pro.
• Maintain documentation of student progress in D2L.
• Ensure Part 141 class progress matches flight training.
• Track semester stages and document progress.
• Attend Aviation Open Houses, possibly on weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

FAA knowledge

Flight program oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation

Tools

D2L

Flight Schedule Pro

Job description

About the Organization

At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county. What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession. We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation. Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

Job Title

Aviation Flight Program Specialist

Department

Aviation

Reports to (title)

Chair of the Aviation department

Status

non-exempt

Position Status

Part Time

Hours

(include if evening or weekends or attendance at functions are required) Monday to Friday X Hours 15 to 20 hours per week total Evening’s X Weekends X

Company Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.


• Interact professionally with other employees, students, customers, flight instructors and suppliers.


• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.


• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

Position purpose

This purpose of this position is to provide oversight of a specific flight program at Heritage Flight Academy that affect Vaughn students in the Aircraft Operations program. This involves ensuring that our students are progressing through Heritage in an efficient way and reporting to the Vaughn Aviation Chair of any perceived issues that affects Vaughn students..

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• 1) Conduct oversight and inspection of student flying at HFA.


• 2) Conduct monthly safety meetings and record minutes


• 3) Follow up on all safety issues.


• 4) Address all flight students concerns.


• 5) Ensure the students’ academic class requirements match academics to flight progress.


• 6) Visit HFA weekly to talk to students, chief pilot and manager.


• 7 Assess flight program to recommend improvements and maintain FAA requirements.


• 8) Ensure students schedule three (3) lessons per week in Flight Schedule Pro.


• 9) Counsel and document student progress.


• 10) Ensure class progress in appropriate Part 141 class matches flight training at Heritage.


• 11) Ensure students complete at least the appropriate Stage in the semester started and document their progress in D2L.


• 12) Attend Aviation Open Houses at both Vaughn and Heritage as necessary which may occur on weekends.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field.


• At least five years’ experience working with the FAA, commercial or military environment.


• At least five years’ experience working for an organization that involves involving flight training and/or inspections of aircraft and crew

Professional Skills

• The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skill.


• A complete knowledge of all FAA flight certifications, ground school requirements and written tests.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to determine and report to the Chair of the Department the reasons behind reported issues at Heritage Flight School.

Work environment and physical functions

This position is at a flight school at ISP McArthur Airport and Vaughn College. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the area. In addition, this position will require that the employee makes frequent visits to Heritage Flight Academy to visit with staff and students. Some work (D2L entries, email) from home will be necessary.

Salary

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.