Aviation Coordinator

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the aviation department, reflective of his/her experience and specialties, and teach courses each quarter. This individual guides students through courses of the program and must possess a thorough understanding of the aviation program.

Commitment to Students and Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrates care for and commitment to students and student achievement.
• Promotes an atmosphere of care and trust within the school community.
• Ensures that students have opportunities to meet the graduate learning outcomes. 
• Advise students within the program and problem-solve, as needed.
• Be available to students, staff, and other faculty.
• Oversight of students’ work and progress within the program.
• Provide tutoring services to students across a broad range of Aviation courses. 
• Build a community and industry network to support students in their job search. 
• Work with current students and graduates to secure placement in the industry.
• Educational Leadership: planning, direction, and coordination
• Provides leadership in all matters relating to the Aviation program.
• Oversees all aspects of online delivery through the Moodle platform. 
• Coordinates research initiatives related to online education.
• Maintains accurate ground records.

Curriculum

• Review course syllabi for appropriate resources and educational objectives.
• Develops curriculum (or revises as needed, on a regular basis) and initiates curricular change as assessment indicates to ensure integrity, efficacy, and relevance.
• Assist instructors in updating courses into established guideline recommendations.
• Create and implement an assessment plan for the program that measures outcomes for program improvement.
• Serve as subject matter resource for support and encouragement for program faculty.

Program Development

• Provides a review of the Aviation program and recommends changes and suggestions to improve marketability.
• Assist the marketing team in developing strategies and participating in admissions events as required.
• Act as a liaison between Academy College and external organizations and institutions
• Builds and maintains a working relationship with FAA regulators.
• Develop partnerships with organizations for program development/expansion
• Instructing (as necessary) within the aviation program(s)

Hiring

• Identify and hire faculty for the aviation program 
• Conduct instructor evaluations at the end of each course

Accreditation and Regulatory Approval

• Participate in the accreditation process
• Participate in external program advisory group meetings
• Stay current with licensure and accreditation requirements for the program, under both FAA and ACCSC regulations.

• Knowledge of current aviation trends
• Ability to build relationships with external partners
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop process and assessment plans
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with MS Office software

Required Experience

• 2-5 years of aviation experience
• Associates degree

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors Degree