Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations, Daytona Beach Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations for its Daytona Beach Campus. This leadership role involves strategic oversight of the University's Academic Career Academy (ACA) flight programs, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and instructional excellence. The Director will manage and administer all ACA flight programs, including Private Pilot Ground School, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/UNSY) coursework, and Remote Pilot Operations (FAA Part 107). This position requires ensuring compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, providing leadership in instructional quality, curriculum alignment, faculty development, accreditation compliance, and student safety, and serving as the primary liaison to partner school flight faculty.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Aviation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Aerospace, Education, or a closely related field.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or 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

• Provide strategic oversight of the University's Academic Career Academy (ACA) flight programs.
• Manage, administer, and ensure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory compliance of all Embry-Riddle Academic Career Academy (ACA) flight programs.
• Oversee Private Pilot Ground School (AS 121/ASCI 121).
• Oversee Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/UNSY) coursework.
• Oversee Remote Pilot Operations (FAA Part 107).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations governing flight instruction and unmanned aircraft operations throughout the ACA network.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan.
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan with no vesting period.

What This Job Offers

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