Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Flight, Prescott Campus

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Flight within the Aeronautical Science Department at the Prescott, Arizona campus. This leadership position provides strategic, operational, and academic oversight for the Flight Department and serves as a key liaison between flight operations and academic programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation education, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, student success, and continuous improvement in a collegiate aviation environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct day-to-day administrative duties to ensure efficient and effective departmental operations.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Flight Department staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Assist the Aeronautical Science Chair and provide leadership to Aeronautical Science faculty instructing FAA Part 141 ground courses, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and departmental objectives.

• Participate in and lead Flight Department committees, meetings, and strategic initiatives.

• Attend and actively participate in all Aeronautical Science Department meetings, functions, and events to ensure coordination between academic and flight operations.

• Represent the Flight and Aeronautical Science Departments in meetings with students, families, internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.

• Serve as the departmental lead for the Quality Management System (QMS/OMS), ensuring alignment with internal and external standards for safety, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate internal audits, corrective action tracking, and quality review processes.

• Serve as the FAA-designated Chief Ground Instructor for all FAA-approved ground schools operated by the department.

• Ensure strong communication and operational alignment between the Flight Department and the Aeronautical Science Department, particularly in support of curriculum integration, academic advising, and instructor-student coordination.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in aviation, aerospace, business, education, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• FAA Advanced or Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate required; eligibility to serve as FAA Chief Ground Instructor required.

• Demonstrated experience in FAA Part 141 flight training operations and regulatory compliance.

• Leadership and supervisory experience in an aviation, academic, or flight training environment.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to safety, student success, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration or collegiate aviation programs.

• Experience with quality management systems, safety management systems, and/or accreditation processes.

• Prior experience working with FAA regulatory agencies and aviation industry stakeholders.

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311570. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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