Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks an Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations for its Aerospace Career Academy program at the Daytona Beach Campus. This faculty leadership position oversees the management, administration, and FAA regulatory compliance of the University’s Academic Career Academy flight programs, including Private Pilot Ground School (AS 121/ASCI 121), Unmanned Aircraft Systems coursework, and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Operations.

The Director ensures compliance with applicable FAA regulations for flight instruction and unmanned aircraft operations across the ACA network. The role also provides leadership in instructional quality, curriculum alignment, faculty development, accreditation compliance, and student safety, and serves as the University’s primary liaison to partner-school flight faculty. The successful candidate collaborates with faculty and partner schools to support educational experiences for students pursuing aviation careers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Aviation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Aerospace, Education, or a closely related field.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), and/or Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) certification (or Basic Flight Instructor, as applicable).
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot in Command Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations governing flight instruction and unmanned aircraft operations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and external educational partners.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or administrative experience in collegiate aviation or flight training.
• Experience managing FAA-compliant aviation education programs.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with dual-enrollment or secondary aviation education programs.
• Experience supporting faculty development and instructional quality initiatives.
• Commitment to student success, aviation safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Embry-Riddle Academic Career Academy flight programs.
• Ensure FAA regulatory compliance for flight instruction and unmanned aircraft operations throughout the ACA network.
• Oversee Private Pilot Ground School (AS 121/ASCI 121), UAS/UNSY coursework, and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Operations.
• Provide leadership in instructional quality, curriculum alignment, faculty development, accreditation compliance, and student safety.
• Serve as the University’s primary liaison to partner-school flight faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty and partner schools to deliver educational experiences for students pursuing aviation careers.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for the employee’s spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary.
• 4% matching retirement contribution with no vesting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior