Director of Aviation Programs at Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

Category:: Professional

Subscribe::

Department:: Business and Professional Programs

Locations:: Schenectady, NY

Posted:: Dec 19, 2024

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Position ID:: 184132

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Director of Aviation Programs for our Division of Business and Professional Programs. Under the general direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and directly reporting to the Dean of Business and Professional Programs, the Director of Aviation Programs position administers three programs: Air Traffic Control (both an Enhanced ATC and an Air Traffic CTO), Aviation Science: Pilot; and Aviation Science: Non-Pilot, as well as teaching up to three courses per semester within one or more of these programs. The Director will provide leadership and vision as the college seeks to grow its Aviation programs and serve as liaison to our flight school partners and oversee compliance with FAA regulations. Other responsibilities include such administrative duties as developing orientation materials, scheduling students' flights, inputting lab flight data into online scheduling and other data systems, keeping books of student lab accounts, vetting ATC students for internships, maintaining drug and alcohol records for the ATC program, and assembling an Aviation advisory committee. The Director of Aviation Programs position is committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.

The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration (60%)

• Manage the academic and FAA-approved flight and ATC training for all Aviation programs


• Oversee FAA compliance with the Enhanced Status of the CTI-ATC program.


• Ensure compliance with all federal and state department of Veteran's Affairs rules and policies concerning the operation of a collegiate flight training program


• Coordinate with Admissions and Marketing to recruit students who are using VA benefits and who are under-represented in all Aviation fields


• Supervise adjunct faculty teaching in Aviation programs


• Monitor student success, including student retention and progression data


• Maintain & update Part 61 & 141 Accreditation


• Work with flight academies to schedule individual flight lab students


• Maintain students flight schedules


• Perform regular inspection of flight school safety records

Teaching (40%)

• Teach up to three classes per semester


• Participate in the assessment, revision, and development of curricula and instructional methods


• Hold office hours for students


• Participate in college governance and in Academic Affairs efforts including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review


• Model lifelong learning by actively engaging in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline


• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level


• A minimum of three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS), military controllers with FAA credentials, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) air traffic controllers, and /or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers.


• Strong organizational skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body


• Skill using Excel and other job-related software programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Ground Instructor, (BGI or AGI), and IGI


• AT-CTO with Facility Rating or AT Controller with at least three years ATC experience, Tower or EnRoute


• Master's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline


• AT-CTI graduate or Air Traffic Control supervisor


• Commercial License with Instrument Rating or Certified Flight Instructor


• 2 years or more post-secondary teaching experience, preferably at community college


• Supervisory experience


• Skilled use of P3D software and UFA Air Traffic Control simulation

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position


• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $78,167

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage


• Dental and vision coverage


• A choice of retirement systems


• A deferred compensation program


• Professional development opportunities


• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)


• Discounted YMCA health club membership


• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter


• Resume


• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application


• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Apply Now