Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Mar 19 2025 Job Description: The School of Engineering Technology offers a four-year Bachelor of Science program in Aeronautical Science - Professional Pilot. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced aviation professional to join our team as the Flight Center Director. This leadership position oversees all aspects of the Flight Center's operations, ensuring excellence in training and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The Flight Center Director reports directly to the Dean of the School of Engineering Technology. Key Responsibilities: The Flight Center Director will provide strategic direction and operational management for the flight portion of the Professional Pilot program, ensuring compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 141 regulations. Primary duties include but are not limited to: Leadership and Management: + Provide overall direction and leadership to ensure the efficient operation of the Flight Center. + Supervise and manage a team of 50+ staff, including flight instructors, maintenance personnel, and administrative staff. + Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified Flight Center employees. + Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Operations and Compliance: + Oversee scheduling of aircraft maintenance and flight training to maximize operational efficiency and student success. + Ensure adherence to FAA Part 141 requirements, including quality and safety assurance. + Develop and implement policies and procedures that align with regulatory and program goals. + Financial and Administrative Planning + Develop, manage, and monitor the Flight Center budget, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals. + Oversee purchasing, invoicing, and financial planning processes. + Ensure resource allocation meets the needs of the program while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Industry Collaboration and Program Development: + Build and maintain partnerships with the aviation industry to support student success and program growth. + Identify opportunities to enhance program offerings in alignment with industry trends and demands. + Represent the Flight Center in professional settings and promote the Professional Pilot program. Additional Responsibilities: + Maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. + Serve as the primary liaison between the Flight Center and FAA representatives. This title is in Appendix A of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees and, as a consequence, incumbents serving in this title are not eligible for permanent appointment (tenure), but instead receive renewable term appointments. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in aviation or a closely related field. + Hold a Commercial Pilot license with Instrument Rating and a current FAA Medical Certificate. + Strong proven record of successful organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse group of people is required. + At least two years of experience working in a leadership role at an FAA Part 141 flight training program. + Experience with accounting procedures, including invoicing, revenue, and tracking expenditures. + Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's degree in aviation/business or a closely related field. + FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), FAA Multi Engine Instructor (MEI). + Management experience in organizing, training, staffing, leading, and controlling a staff of at least 50 people. + Grant writing and implementation experience. Additional Information: This is a full-time UUP position. + For the first 10 working days, beginning Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and ending Tuesday, April 1, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. + CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled + SALARY: $100,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $103,400 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf) Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. 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