The University of New Orleans is a welcoming and inclusive university in one of
America's most diverse and culturally vibrant cities.
The University of New Orleans College of Engineering is seeking an experienced professional to be Director of our new Professional Pilot Program.
About Us
Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.
Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.
For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.
UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds
Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do.
Job Summary
Provide guidance and support for student recruitment, application, selection, and admission.
Work collaboratively with the Dean to develop relationships with the airlines, aviation industry, and aviation organizations to promote UNO's aviation program and scholarship opportunities.
Advertise, interview, hire, and manage the faculty who will be teaching the aviation courses at UNO.
Coordinate teaching, curriculum development, and student support activities.
Teach undergraduate courses in aviation and other areas as assigned.
Assure that the flight training courses are offered regularly by our qualified partner and meet FAA regulations.
Provide guidance and support for initial and continued accreditation by AABI.
Apply and maintain authorization from the FAA for UNO to offer a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (RATP) jointly with flight training provider.
Provide mentorship to faculty teaching the aviation courses at UNO.
Provide guidance in the accomplishment of FAA's 14 CFR Part 141 requirements established in program certificates at UNO.
Timely submission of assessment reports, accreditation reports, and other administrative tasks needed for SACS and AABI accreditation.
Support the continued development of the professional pilot program.
Administer up to 20 random stage check flights (in a calendar month) with UNO Professional Pilot students at the facility of our flight training provider.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of the college and university.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Aviation, Aviation Education, or closely related field.
Minimum of three years of relevant aviation experience (corporate, air carrier, flight training, military aviation, etc.).
No history of any FAA certificate enforcement action.
Broad understanding of the aviation industry, with specific emphasis in pilot operations.
Effective communication, organization, and administrative skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and constantly changing conditions.
Ability to multi-task, collect information, analyze data, define challenges, set priorities, and draw valid conclusions in a timely manner.
Flexibility to work varied hours during on and off-campus events and be able to respond quickly if needed.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of the FAA regulatory regime as it applies to Part 61 and Part 141 Pilot Schools.
Three or more years of teaching experience in a college environment.
Experience with initiatives that successfully grow student enrollment.
Knowledge of innovative curriculum development and implementation.
Experience with developing and accessing student learning outcomes.
Excellent communication, organization, and administrative skills.
Experience building partnerships regionally, nationally, or internationally.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
Excellent Employee Benefits Package
Generous vacation and sick leave. Affordable health, dental, and vision insurances. Retirement plan. And more.
The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
