JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Flight Operations Coordinator

Job Overview

The Aviation Department at the University of Dubuque is seeking a Flight Operations Coordinator.  This is a 12-month staff contract. The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package, including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all ground, dispatch, maintenance, and flight operations-related activities at the airport facilities
• Manage operations budget activities, coordinate and manage equipment/facilities maintenance, and vendor contracts
• Assist with the FAA Flight School compliance oversight
• Support the Chief Flight Instructor with standardization and other training or professional development requirements
• Ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) compliance for all Aviation Operations
• Develop and maintain operations infrastructure, equipment, and materials
• Engage in life-long learning and other educational opportunities to continuously enhance the aviation program
• Perform other duties in support of the aviation department and the University’s Mission

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, aerospace, engineering, management, or other related fields required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-years aviation operations management experience within a collegiate flight program, flight school, military aviation, airport operations, airline operations, or related field.
• Current FAA A&P, Pilot, Flight Instructor, or other aviation operations certificate preferred
• Effective communication skills; both orally and writing
• Exceptional skills using Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass an FAA/DOT drug test
• Valid US driver’s license

The University of Dubuque is a private, Presbyterian, coeducational, professional university with a foundation in the liberal arts.  Our commitment is to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit as well as encouraging students to explore their fullest potential, is part of a rich Christian identity that dates back to the University’s founding in 1852.  The Aviation Department manages three Aviation Programs that provide students with the academic and professional tools needed to success in all segments of the Aviation Industry.

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Flight Operations Coordinator position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website (http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment/Jobs/), to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed.  AA/EEO. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/