Flight Program Coordinator

Responsible for the daily management, operational oversight, and administrative leadership of the collegiate flight training program,ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused flight operations. This role oversees aircraft utilization, scheduling, regulatorycompliance (including FAA and TSA), personnel management, student engagement, and coordination across academic and operational units. This individual supports institutional goals for excellence in aviation education, safety, service quality, and regulatory adherence,contributing to a positive learning environment for students and instructors.

Additional Info Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aviation Management, Business Management, or related field (orevidence of completion by May 2026) Minimum 1 year experience managing and leading people in an aviation or relatedoperational environment. Documented experience with collegiate aviation flight school operations. Documentedexperience working within a Part 141 Pilot School environment. Experience with FAA Part 141 compliance structures, audits, andtraining oversight. Prior experience as a flight operations coordinator, lead instructor, assistant chief flight instructor, orsimilar supervisory role. Experience with dispatch, scheduling software, flight operations tracking systems, and aircraftutilization analytics. Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA) relevant to flight training and flight operations. Working knowledge of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and security requirements for flight schools. Proven ability to manage aircraft utilization, scheduling, and operational resources. Minimum of FAA Private PilotCertificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and safety reportingtools.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, please application materials UNK Employment Opportunities on or before May 1, 2026.Questions regarding the position can be directed to Marshall Barth at barthmj@unk.edu Upon a contingentoffer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records,and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.

Salaries at to the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimalcost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, LifeInsurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. TheEmployee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliationin its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educationalprograms, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. TheUniversity affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

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