Program Specialist - Aviation

Program Specialist - Aviation

Position Number: S00983P
Position Type: Staff
Position Category: Fulltime Hourly Staff
Search Type: External
Posted Salary Information: Grade 44 (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Driver Classification: Non Driver
City: Richmond
Division: Academic Affairs/Provost
Department: College of Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Unit: Aviation
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Contact Person: Dennis Sinnett
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details:
Funding Source: Institutional
Retirement: KTRS

Position Summary:
The Aviation Program Specialist is critical to the success of the program. In addition to the normal administrative responsibilities, such as coordination, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and office functional management, the APS serves as the liaison with the OMVA to ensure compliance with veteran students. The Veteran's Administration has increased oversight on University flight programs and performs annual/semi-annual audits of all veteran flight records. In addition, the APS ensures compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inspections as well as provides support for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspections/audits.

Minimum Education:
Certificate or degree from a four year institution.

Minimum Experience:
Two years of experience

Minimum Licensure and Certification:


Qualification Equivalencies:


Desired Qualifications:
Must be fluent in computer applications and able to learn new software applications to support the Aviation program.

Ability to function within a team environment.

Self-starter/motivated and strives for continuous improvement.

Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, etc.

Job Functions:
Oversees the flight tracking and records management for students and coordinates with the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs regarding veteran flight students.
Assists the Fix Based Operations Manager to ensure all the efficient operation of the facility.
Process flight program related expenses
Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned


Posting Number: S00983P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 11/26/2021
Application Review Date: 12/01/2021
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/18970 jeid-18abca8660c92f4586c3545b9997dbea