Professional Pilot Program Director

Job Details

Description

Professional Pilot Program Director

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

GRADE: 16

BASIC FUNCTION

To oversee and coordinate the academic and flight education programs in the Professional Pilot Program at the Burlington Airport and Williston campuses to meet the NECHE and FAA accreditation criteria for the program and to prepare participating students to be professional pilots according to FAA 141 guidelines.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the major activities of the Professional Pilot Technology Program in conjunction with the academic policies and activities of VTSU
• Collaborate with Chief Ground Training Instructor to establish and maintain contacts with the third-party flight provider, Burlington International Airport, other cooperating agencies, community groups, state and national advisory boards and accreditation organizations and others as needed.
• Provide leadership to carry out the academic schedule and curriculum plan, proposing updates to meet consistent statewide program objectives.
• Oversee local recruitment activities, establish written criteria for the admission committee, review prospective candidates for admission, serve as a member of the admissions committee, assist with pre-entrance testing and interviews, monitor enrollments and ensure that student-related operations are consistent with program and university policies.
• Provide academic advising and other support for students as needed; deal with a variety of disciplinary, policy enforcement and safety-related matters in the interest of students, program integrity and collaborate with Ground Training Instructor regarding airport expectations.
• Primary responsibility for scheduling courses and assigning instructors; recruit new instructors as needed. May also participate in and/or present courses of instruction.
• Collaborate with Chief Ground Training Instructor to develop and administer the program operating budget, including: implementing controls for the management and disbursement of program funds, preparing and maintaining financial reports as needed.
• Participate in the evaluation of part-time faculty as requested by the Dean in keeping with the terms of the faculty collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare a variety of administrative and management reports relating to program activities, data, financial and other informational areas.
• Confer regularly with the Dean and VTSU Administrators to plan and evaluate program goals, exchange information and resolve problems.
• Stay abreast of current developments and trends in the field of aviation through professional development opportunities; serve on related committees and/or boards and participate in state, regional and national affiliations in the best interest of the program.
• Perform other related duties relative to the Professional Pilot Technology program purpose.
  
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direction is received from the Dean.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Indirect administrative supervision for Instructors.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree, plus five to seven years relevant aviation and teaching experience OR a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Broad-based knowledge and skills related to education and aviation.
• Experience teaching didactically and knowledge of in-flight instruction
• Current or former licensed pilot.
• Strong organizational, administrative and budget management skills.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with and represent the program to the University and student communities, and to a wide range of individuals throughout the State.
  
  

Location: VTSU Williston Campus, Williston VT

Compensation: The budgeted Compensation for this position is $80,000 - $85,000

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave
  
  

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.

NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.