Location: 4025 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Compensation: Up to $80,000/year

Schedule Options: 

All with flexible schedules: 4-10 hour days with 3 days off 

Option 1: Day Shift: Monday-Thursday, Class period to cover: 7:30AM-2:00PM

Option 2: Evening Shift: Monday-Thursday, Class period to cover: 5:00PM-11:30PM 

Option 3: Weekend Shift: Thursday-Sunday, Class time to cover: 8:00AM-4:30PM OR 3-12 hour shifts Friday - Sunday.

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Aviation Maintenance Technician program, including supervision of faculty and staff and performing administrative functions related to daily operations.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Aviation Maintenance program, including supervision of faculty and staff and performing administrative functions related to daily operations.
• Assist Campus and Home Office Education directors in developing curriculum, preparing course materials, class scheduling, and maintaining tools and equipment used by students.
• Complete instructor and course content evaluations on a regular and timely basis. Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Coordinator
• Conduct faculty meetings and participate in educational conference, professional training, and seminars, as well as staff and department meetings.
• Assist in staff management, including interviewing, hiring, administering disciplinary actions, and dismissals.
• Stand in as a substitute instructor to accommodate staffing needs.
• Provide tutorial opportunities for students.
• Assist in the creation, monitoring, and updating of Faculty Personnel Report (FPR) for each program instructor and the Staff Personnel Report (SPR) for each program staff member.
• Advise students for academic and/or behavioral issues, academic progress, attendance or additional concerns and document accordingly. Act as advisor to “at risk” students.
• Audit all program curricula to ensure that instructors are using the most current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks.
• Ensure program is operating under all Department of Education and Accrediting Commission, federal/state/local laws, regulations, rules and code requirements.
• Monitor student performance on required projects to ensure proper completion and compliance with the program curriculum.
• Document, track, and monitor student action notifications in Campus Nexus including, attendance, probationary status, recycles, drops, restarts, LOAs, and transfers.
• Ensure supplies, materials, equipment, and tools are inventoried, maintained, purchased when necessary, and are in place for required class projects.
• Assist in or manage the design and development/fabrication training aids and materials that meet the requirements and needs of the program curriculum.
• Assign class and teaching assignments.
• Ensure supplies and materials are purchased an in place for required class projects.
• Assist in or manage the design and fabrication of training aids and materials that meet the requirements and needs of the program curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety regulatory agencies.
• Participate in formal and informal mentoring of new employees to support onboarding, training, and joining a positive work culture that supports the institution and its students.
• Perform and complete other tasks that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Education 

• Undergraduate or graduate degree preferred.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Experience/Skills 

• An educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered by the school. An approval may be made in compliance with the accreditation agencies and AIM’s requirements.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years related practical work experience in the aviation maintenance field, specifically repair and installation.
• At least 3 years teaching experience.
• Appropriate educational administration experience and competence necessary to lead and manage the program.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven, compliance-oriented educational environment.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, and have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
• Persuasive and effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service in an educational setting.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as collaborative team member and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills are required with proficiency in MS Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. CampusNexus experience a plus.
• Exhibits a positive, team-oriented attitude by remaining flexible and available to work outside of scheduled hours when needed, as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally or overnight for business purposes.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• NCATT, AET Certification preferred
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License preferred.

What We Offer

 We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that supports your personal and professional well-being. Full-time employees are eligible for:   

• 401(k) with company match  

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment 

• Life insurance options  

• Paid parental leave  

• Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance  

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support  

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, and student success.