Manager of Flight Scheduling

About the role

The Flight Scheduling Manager oversees daily scheduling operations for student activities, including flights, simulators, and oral exams. This role provides detailed operational data and analytical support to key departmental leaders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise geographically dispersed site leaders responsible for daily scheduling operations, including schedules, checkrides, aircraft, simulators, and instructors
• Maintain and record student availability, both within and outside assigned flight blocks, including ground sessions
• Track instructor availability and unavailability within and outside scheduled work shifts
• Allocate daily flight resources to support operational needs
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports to the Department Chair
• Generate recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports on aircraft, simulator, and instructor utilization
• Conduct ad hoc analysis of resource constraints and surpluses (daily, weekly, monthly, and annually) to support budgeting, student retention initiatives, and institutional audits/requirements
• Manage flight system data, including synchronization and validation
• Serve as a liaison between flight scheduling and other departments
• Recruit and hire staff to support a seven-day operation

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree required, 3–5 years of relevant work experience, strong management, organizational, public relations, technical, and problem-solving skills, demonstrated analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of information systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and general internet applications

Perks

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for oneself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of base salary to retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period

Application Process

To submit your application, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311202. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: Cover letter, Full Resume, Contact information for at least three professional references (references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)