Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations, Daytona Beach Campus

About the role

The Assistant Professor and Director of Flight Operations is responsible for the management, administration, and FAA regulatory compliance of all Embry-Riddle Academic Career Academy (ACA) flight programs. This includes oversight of: Private Pilot Ground School (AS 121/ASCI 121), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/UNSY) coursework, and Remote Pilot Operations (FAA Part 107).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the University's Academic Career Academy (ACA) flight programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and partner schools to deliver exceptional educational experiences for students pursuing careers in aviation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations governing flight instruction and unmanned aircraft operations throughout the ACA network.
• Lead instructional quality, curriculum alignment, faculty development, accreditation compliance, and student safety.
• Serve as the University's 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.

Qualifications

• 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.