Career Opportunities

Delta State University
Chair, Commercial Aviation
 
Position Type: Administrative
 
Department: Department of Commercial Aviation
 
Posting Number: 201201621
 
Full or Part Time: Full Time
 
Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track
 
Salary Basis: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources._Basis
 
Responsibilities: 
The chair will provide strategic leadership and direction for the planning, development, and safe, efficient delivery of the Commercial Aviation program. The successful candidate will promote faculty engagement in undergraduate and graduate program planning, including curriculum refinement, assessment, and accreditation. The chair must lead efforts to maintain Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI ) accreditation and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA ) standards. The chair will foster an environment that supports scholarly activities, faculty professional development, externally funded research, and grant initiatives, while overseeing selected budgetary activities. The chair will also drive initiatives to enhance student enrollment and retention, prioritizing flightline safety and academic excellence. Additionally, the chair will coordinate outreach efforts, including fundraising and building relationships with key external stakeholders, supervise staff, maintain critical assets, and perform other duties as assigned by the dean.
 
Reporting to the chair are faculty, adjunct professors, the Director of Flight Operations, and other program-related staff. The chair will collaborate with the dean and other senior leaders on strategic planning and regularly communicate needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the Commercial Aviation Division and airport activities. The chair will teach aviation courses consistent with university needs.
 
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in aviation or a related field from an accredited institution and have at least five years of experience in aviation or a related field. Excellent communication, teaching, leadership, and organizational skills are required. 
 
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits to teach aviation management and related courses.
Five-years experience in aviation, or related field, which include evidence of contribution to the industry, overseeing budgets, personnel and safety management, and operations.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
Strategic management skills and professional acumen to oversee the department and engage with stakeholders.
Excellent communication and information management skills, including basic digital literacy, and the use of office management software.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective track record of managing complex operations, including overseeing grants, partnerships, program development, fundraising, and external relations.
• Terminal degree in Aviation or related field. Research skills as demonstrated through peer-reviewed venues.
• Experience with flight training under FAA Part 141, 142, military, or equivalent. Successful track record of collegiate aviation teaching and academic leadership experience.
• Experience with maintaining specialized (AABI ) and regional accreditation.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. Letters of recommendation are optional. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
 
Additional Information:
Open Date: 06/13/2025
 
Open Until Filled: Yes
 
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/6303676
 
Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.


Posted to UAA on 6/23/25

 

Rocky Mountain College
Assistant Professor, Safety Director, & Adjunct Instructor of Aviation (multiple positions)
The Aviation Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites qualified applicants to join our faculty,beginning on August 1, 2025. Ideally, we seek an Assistant Professor of Aviation (0.50 FTE) who could also serve as ourSafety Director (0.50 FTE). We are also amenable to separating out these functions in various ways, (e.g., having a distinct Safety Director and part-time adjunct instructor(s)). Interest in the latter should be directed to our Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove (dan.hargrove@rocky.edu).

The full-time position includes teaching a half-time course load of 12 contact hours total for fall and spring semesters (on average, six per semester). It is a tenure-eligible position. During the summer, quarter-time responsibilities for safety would exist, with commensurate pay.

Additional duties could include instruction and coordination of Crew Resource Management training in the simulator. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to teach a course load of six contact hours both fall and spring semesters. In this capacity, the successful candidate must have a broad background in aviation and be able to adapt to teaching a variety of aviation courses. These could include any FAA Part 141 ground school courses, aircraft systems and power plants, aviationsafety, a variety of topics in aviation management, airline dispatch, etc. A master’s degree in aviation, education, business or a related field is required for the full-time position. FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Instrument Airplane (CFI-IA) rating or FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) are desired. Experience as a pilot in a multi-crew aircraft is desired. Opportunities to teach as a CFI in an airplane could exist, if desired, but is notexpected of the employee. This person is a member of the Aviation Review Board assisting in the overall direction of the Aviation Program.

As the Safety Director, this position is responsible for leading all aspects of the Safety Program including but not limited to: development of Safety Management Systems, training, meetings, inspections and audits, the Safety Committee, relationships with FAA, and incident/accident· investigation. In the role of Aviation Safety Director, this position reports to the President of Rocky Mountain College for issues related to safety. This is to ensure critical safety issues can be handledoutside of the chain of command in the Aviation Program if necessary. On a day-to-day basis, this position reports to the Director of Aviation for issues related to safety. As suggested above, we are amenable to hiring a 0.50 FTE Safety Director separate from instructional capacity.

Any successful candidate must support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. Starting salary will be in the low $60,000s forthe full-time position, with commensurate pay for part-time positions. Any questions regarding this position, including options for how it could be disarticulated, should be directed to the Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove at dan.hargrove@rocky.edu. Specific questions about application status should be directed to Human Resources at humanresources@rocky.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, complete the Rocky Mountain College Faculty Employment Application.

In addition, for the full-time position, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three references to jobs@rocky.edu. Benefits are available for 0.50 FTE and above positions. They include medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition remission. Applicants must successfully complete a background check before hiring.

The Aviation Program offers majors in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot), Aviation Management and UncrewedAerial Systems. Information about the Aviation Program is available at https://www.rocky.edu/aviation. The Collegeowns a fleet of eleven aircraft located two miles away at the Billings Airport and trains students from private pilot throughall flight instructor ratings. Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive, baccalaureate college. Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at https://www.rocky.edu. Billings is the largest city inMontana. It is a growing community of about 125,000 people located along the Yellowstone River, near the BeartoothMountains and Yellowstone National Park that serves as the center of culture, commerce and health care for a multi-state region.

Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Posted to UAA on 6/4/25

 

Middle Tennessee State University
Flight Training Manager I or II
The Flight Training Manager is responsible for the effective conduct of all University flight lab courses. Reporting to the Director of Aerospace – Airport Operations, this position directly supervises Assistant Flight Training Manager(s) and staff flight instructors in the administration of these courses. Serves as a liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) related to flight training operations. Performs stage checks, end-of-course checks, flight instructor upgrades, and ground training for flights, as required. Develops, manages, and updates training course outlines. Teaches Flight Instructor Fundamentals course; assignment to teach this course may vary by term based on departmental needs. Coordinates with the Director of Aerospace – Airport Operations to determine and forecast the current and future needs of the Flight Training Program. Performs administrative tasks related to flight training operations and other duties as assigned.

Salary
$71,227 - $90,103; commensurate with experience

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-aviation field with a strong background in flight training may be considered.

Required Related Experience

Flight Training Manager I:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in providing flight instruction to primary and advanced students, with at least one (1) year of management experience in flight training
• Meet or exceed the minimum requirements of 14 CFR §141.36(b)–(d)

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in providing flight instruction to primary and advanced students, with at least two (2) years of management experience in flight training
• Meet or exceed the minimum requirements of 14 CFR §141.35(b)–(d)

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (ASEL, AMEL, Instrument-Airplane)
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (ASE, AME, Instrument-Airplane)
• Current 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a Part 141 flight training environment
• At least 50 hours PIC in Diamond DA40 aircraft

• Master's degree in aviation-related field
• FAA Tailwheel Endorsement

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Posted to UAA on 6/3/25

 

University of Nebraska at Omaha 
College of Public Affairs and Community Service School of Public Administration Aviation Institute Instructor Position
The Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks applicants for a Instructor position. A successful candidate or this position will be able to teach courses in our Bachelor of Science in Aviation major as well as courses related to one of our three concentrations, Professional Flight, Air Transport Administration, and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. Potential courses may include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Aviation and Aerospace, Introduction to Airports, Airline Operations, Private, Instrument, or Commercial Ground Theory, Meteorology, Data Analytics, Airport Master Planning, and General Aviation Operations. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach in higher education and possess strong written and oral communication skills. 
 
The Aviation Institute is in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. It is a nationally recognized aviation program housed in the School of Public Administration, which provides supportive and collaborative academic culture. The Institute offers a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with
concentrates in Air Transport Administration, Professional Flight, and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. The Aviation Institute is a proud partner in workforce development initiatives with Jet Linx Aviation, Southwest Airlines, Destination 225°, United Aviate, Republic Airways, Mesa Airlines and Envoy Air. Students have an opportunity to join several diverse organizations, including Women in Aviation International, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Alpha Eta Rho International and the National Gay Pilots Association. Additionally, the UNO Flying Mavs compete in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association.
 
To apply for this position, go to https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/23712 submit a resume, a cover letter addressing professional experience and qualifications, transcripts and the names and contact information for three references must be attached to the electronic application. Applicants are also encouraged to attach evidence of teaching excellence. Application review will begin June 15, 2025. Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025. 
 
For more information about the Aviation Institute, visit our web page at http://www.aviaton.unomaha.edu or contact the Search Committee Chair, Skip Bailey at lbaileyjr@unomaha.edu or 402-554-7271.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodation or assistance, please call/contact the HR Specialist at 402.554.2463.

Posted to UAA on 5/21/25
 

Auburn University
Director of the School of Aviation College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts and the School of Aviation at Auburn University invites applications for the Director of the School of Aviation to begin August 16, 2025. The school’s mission includes instruction, research, outreach, and service in the field of aviation. Three academic programs are currently offered: Aviation Management, Professional Flight, and the Aviation Hospitality Management Certificate.
 
Reporting to the dean, the director will develop a vision for the future of the school and a strategic plan to achieve it; supervise the delivery of academic and flight education; evolve the curriculum; recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff; further and develop collaborative relationships within the school and across the College and University; conduct long-range planning and advocate for the school; and enhance the visibility, brand, and reputation of the school. The new director will support and nurture an environment where creativity, research, and engagement thrive. The director will also be a member of the senior administrative team of the College of Liberal Arts, ensure compliance andcontinued accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and certification from the Federal Aviation Administration; serve as the school’s liaison to the Aviation Industry Advisory Board; promote the school to internal and external constituents; and supervise school personnel. The Director of the School of Aviation is a full-time,12-month administrative position appointed for an initial term of 5 years that may be renewed contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews and continued need.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in an appropriate, allied field related to aviation at the time employment begins and a scholarly record required to merit a tenured appointment as an associate or full professor in the School ofAviation. The candidates must also have experience working in the aviation industry as a pilot, an aircraft mechanic, an airport manager, an airline employee, an aviation safety manager, or similar position. A combination of an aviation-oriented education and teaching aviation courses may be considered in lieu of aviation work experience. Leadership experience in aviation or education activities is desired. Candidates should have a record of outstanding teaching, strong record of published research, and commitment to working with all students, faculty, and staff to maintain highstandards of scholarship, faculty engagement, and education.
 
The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. when the appointment begins and for the proposed term of employment. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
 
The review of applications will begin May 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Apply on-line via the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53234 Applications should include a letter of interest addressing the leadership profile, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Laura Plexico, Associate Dean of Engagement & Graduate Studies, lwp0002@auburn.edu. 
 
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
 
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion,color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Posted to UAA on 5/16/25

 

Central Washington University
Full-Time Lecturer
Central Washington University is recruiting a Lecturer to join our Aviation team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $42,750 - $53,460 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
  
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.  In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. 
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What We Offer
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role
The Aviation Department at CWU is accepting applications to fill a current full-time lecturer position to teach lecture and/or simulator lab classes in the courses/subject areas listed below. This list is not all inclusive: other courses/subject areas may become available within the department.
Flight Courses: FAA ground school classes (Private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, and CFII) and meteorology.
Aviation Management Courses: Air Transportation, Aviation Data Analysis, International Aviation Management, Aviation Marketing, Aviation Career Planning and Professionalism, and Airport Management related courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (with advanced flight ratings to teach Aviation Flight Courses; with five years aviation industry experience to teach Aviation Management Courses).
• Excellent communication skills including basic computer knowledge, including but not limited to use of multimedia and online course delivery.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.

• Doctoral Degree in Aviation or related field.
• FAA flight instructor certificate.
• Background and experience to teach in all of the areas listed above.
• Primary & advanced flight training in airplanes; CFI with minimum 1500 hours civilian CFI experience in airplanes.
• Experience in instructing in multi-engine FTD¿s (simulators).
• Collegiate aviation teaching experience.
• Recent turbine-engine flight experience; multi-engine rating, MEI; CFII.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

• A cover letter;
• Resume/Vitae including contact information (names, address, phone number, and e-mail address) for three professional references; and
• A copy of transcripts for the highest degree held.

**Applicants must also provide copies of FAA CFI or AGI/IGI certificate and current FAA medical certificate if appropriate.
Screening Begins: May 15, 2025
**NOTE:  Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree. Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information
Name: Lindsay Swankosky
Title: Fiscal Specialist 1, Aviation
Email: Lindsay.Swankosky@cwu.edu 
Phone: 509-963-2364
Website: cwu.edu/academics/aviation/
Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process. 

Posted to UAA on 4/30/25

 

Central Washington University
Chief Flight Instructor
Central Washington University is recruiting a Chief Flight Instructor to join our Aviation team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-basedposition, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $81,000 - $100,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

The Role
The principle function of the Chief Flight Instructor is to accomplish safe, efficient and quality flight training that complies with Central Washington University and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies and procedures. Provide supervision to the Flight & Ground Instructor Pilots. Responsible to the Director of Special Operations in the management of flight training to include safety of training, quality of training, student service and student progress. This position plays a vital role in shaping the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by enhancing the Aviation Professional Pilot Program as the trusted choice for aspiring pilots. They create a work and learning environment built on trust, accountability, excellence, safety, and stewardship. This important position will influence the future of aviation by promoting a culture that embodies these principles, all within an academic framework that emphasizes innovation and professional integrity in flight training and education. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field.
• Meets the Chief Instructor requirements of 14 CFR §141.35(a), (c) and (d).
  • Meets recent flight experience of PIC general experience in accordance with 14 CFR §61.57(a) and instrument experience in accordance with 14 CFR §61.57(c) or (d).
  • Must satisfactorily pass a knowledge and flight proficiency test with the Flight Standards District Office's (FSDO) Principal Operations Inspector (POI), in accordance with 14 CFR §141.35(d)(3) and (4).
  • At least 2,000 hours as PIC;
  • At least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions; and
  • Flight training experience as a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program
    • 3 years and a total of 1,000 flight hours; or
    • 1,500 flight hours.
• Minimum three (3) years of flight training experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid state driver's license or government issued photo ID.
• Valid FAA Medical Certificate or BasicMed.
• Meets the flight review requirements in accordance with 14 CFR §61.56.
• Complex endorsement in accordance with 14 CFR §61.31(e).
• Must satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the CWU Assistant Chief Instructor or designee.
• Must authorize CWU to examine FAA Accident/Incident file.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and institutional excellence through leadership and engagement with students and/or colleagues. 

• Master's degree in aviation or related disciplines.
• Experience as a full-time flight instructor in a FAA Part 141 flight school.
• Any airplane type rating in accordance with 61.31(a).
• Experience in the following aircraft: Piper Archer, Seminole, Warrior III, and Cessna 172.
• Experience in Frasca RTD Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD).
• Experience in Garmin G1000NXi, G500NXi, G5, G430, and Aspen Evolution Backup Display.
• High-performance endorsement in accordance with 61.31(f).
• High altitude endorsement in accordance with 61.31(g).
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; 
   
• Resume including work history, education, training; 
   
• Ratings, Hours Flown, Medical Category and applicable expiration dates; and
   
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: May 9, 2025 and will be open until filled
**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information
Name: Jason Berthon-Koch
Title: Director of Special Operations - CEPS
Email: Jason.Berthon-Koch@cwu.edu 
Phone: 509-963-2980
Website: cwu.edu/academics/aviation/
Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process. 

Posted to UAA on 4/30/25