Flight Scheduling Manager Position Available In Lincoln, Louisiana

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on or before May 1, 2025. The position is to manage the scheduling of flight operations.

The scheduler position requires:

The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on or before May 1, 2025. The position is to manage the scheduling of flight operations.

The scheduler position requires:

• Preparation of schedules, maintenance records, and ensuring that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course.
• Accomplishing additional duties as assigned by the respective supervisor.
• Prepares weekly schedules and monthly training plans.
• Actively schedules students and instructors into aircraft as they become available. When student no-shows or calls in, scheduler will actively fill the time slots with students based on priority set down by the Chief Flight Instructor.
• Actively, reschedules students and instructors into aircraft due to weather or un-forecasted maintenance.
• Coordinates with contracted maintenance to ensure available aircraft are re-entered into the schedule once maintenance is completed and removes aircraft from the schedule due to maintenance.
• Update and maintain our online flight schedule software Talon.
• Manages Instructor efficiency and productivity and generates reports to assist Chief Flight Instructor identifying trends.
• Performs supervisory and administration tasks as required in flight operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year Aviation experience or experience with scheduling in a training and/or operational environment.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 61, 91, and 141 regulations
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Exceptional communication skills and customer service
• Capable of following written & verbal instructions, and documented procedures
• Must be able to multi-task with phones, emails, and customers

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or five years of aviation scheduling experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Private Pilot Certification.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 142 operations or military equivalent.
• Aircraft scheduling experience at a Part 61 or 141 school or military equivalent.
• Basic Ground Instructor and/or Advanced Ground Instructor certification.

Additionally, there are expectations that the individual filling this position will participate in departmental, college, and university committee structures where appropriate. The individual will also be required to help with academic advising of s-UAS students, assisting with planning, development, and revision of s-UAS flight and ground school curricula. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in research and scholarly work within the guidelines of the University and other duties as required by the Unit Head.

Application:

To apply, attach a single PDF that includes cover letter, current curriculum vitae, s-UAS and any other flight time summaries, description of teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to

Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey•

Title IX Coordinator Office Location:

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Phone:

318.257.5911

Email:

mharvey@latech.edu