Director, School of Aviation
About The Position
Louisiana Tech University seeks applicants for the position of Director of the School of Aviation (SOA). The Director will provide leadership and oversight of daily academic activities and Part 141 flight training operations within the SOA. This 12-month, full-time faculty position reports directly to the Dean, College of Liberal Arts. The SOA is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). The Director will serve as administrative and fiscal officer of the School of Aviation and will represent the SOA and its programs to College, University, and professional constituents. The Director will coordinate instructional, curricular, developmental, research, and service initiatives of the SOA. The Director will provide guidance toward continued reaffirmation of accreditation by AABI and direction for the enhancement of the flight operations, facilities, equipment, employee training/recruitment, and safety practices. The Director will also strategically cultivate partnerships with the aviation industry and foster opportunities to develop resources and opportunities for the SOA. As leader of SOA’s recruitment and admissions activities, the Director will preside over the selection of candidates admitted into the B.S. Professional Aviation and B.S. Aviation Management programs. The Director will serve as the primary liaison with students, families, and alumni, and as an ex-officio member of the School’s Industry Advisory Board. The Director will engage in teaching, research, outreach, and professional service activities commensurate with this administrative position.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Aviation or related field
- Broad understanding of the aviation industry
- Demonstrated professional experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience as full-time faculty with administrative experience in higher education
- Experience as a flight instructor/FAR Part 141
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of daily academic activities and Part 141 flight training operations within the SOA.
- Serve as administrative and fiscal officer of the School of Aviation.
- Represent the SOA and its programs to College, University, and professional constituents.
- Coordinate instructional, curricular, developmental, research, and service initiatives of the SOA.
- Provide guidance toward continued reaffirmation of accreditation by AABI and direction for the enhancement of flight operations, facilities, equipment, employee training/recruitment, and safety practices.
- Strategically cultivate partnerships with the aviation industry and foster opportunities to develop resources and opportunities for the SOA.
- Preside over the selection of candidates admitted into the B.S. Professional Aviation and B.S. Aviation Management programs.
- Serve as the primary liaison with students, families, and alumni.
- Serve as an ex-officio member of the School’s Industry Advisory Board.
- Engage in teaching, research, outreach, and professional service activities commensurate with this administrative position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
