Director, Aviation Maintenance Training Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Director, Aviation Maintenance Training Miami Dade College

• 4.2 Miami, FL Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $71,171
• $88,963 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Management Airframe & Powerplant License Microsoft Office 3 years Master’s degree Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Aviation Organizational skills Computer skills Budgeting Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description Job Details Job Family ADMIN
• Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 16 Salary $71,171
• $88,963 Department CEPD
• Grant Florida Job Growth Reports To Dean CEPD Closing Date September 07, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt
• Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date June 23, 2025 Position Overview The Director of Aviation Maintenance Training provides leadership and serves as outreach and marketing support for the AMT program from local, state, and national entities.

This position works with potential students, industry partners, labor organizations and oversees the pursuit and administration of educational funding and awards This is a temporary grant funded position contingent upon grant funding through December 31, 2026. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment. What you will be doing Develops, evaluates and updates curriculum to ensure alignment with industry standards. Reviews and revises policy and procedures to meet industry changes, as well as the continued adherence to changes within the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Leads and actively engages in student recruitment, public relations, industry outreach and marketing efforts Leads and supports outreach initiatives with local, state, and national educational institutions to provide knowledge of career opportunities for all levels of school students Coordinates with local, state, and national officials to create employment and economic opportunities for students and the community Engages representatives on policy changes and legislation Develops and maintains partnerships with industry, labor organizations, and international institutes through mutually beneficial programs Seeks potential sources of education funding (including institutional, federal, and private). Including funding research, application writing and submittal, post award management and seeking out donations and program endowments Collaborates with program faculty to ensure the program’s adherence to the certification standards of CFR and acts as liaison to the FAA, state and local agencies for the program Works with student services, marketing, admissions, and advising to ensure new student emersion and success Assists in monitoring and processing budget expenditures for the program, including all equipment and resources Ensures program financial affairs are in adherence to all purchasing and budget requirements Assists with the hiring of staff and faculty and reports faculty performance to the Aviation Department Chair Remains current on national trends concerning university aviation programs, and aviation education centered legislation Performs other duties as assigned What you need to succeed Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related aviation experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related aviation experience Must possess Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures Strong management skills including budget, hiring, supervision and evaluation of personnel and reporting Excellent communication and organizational skills Knowledge of professional development strategies and best practices Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility Provides an open-door policy to all students, staff, and faculty Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.