Flight Line Scheduler

Title:Flight Line Scheduler
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 41
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Dennis Sinnett
About the College/Department:
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Working with the Aviation leadership to include the Chief/Assistant Chief Instructors, Operations Manager, Student Control and others, the Flight Line Scheduler is responsible for assigning aircraft to instructor/students based on required equipment, availability, flight priority, and aircraft maintenance status. This involves timely and efficient scheduling of students and instructors in coordination with the Assistant/Chief Instructor Pilot. In addition, the FLS will coordinate and schedule all required FAA check rides, which requires communication/scheduling with appropriate Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) to ensure student progress and completion of required FAA check rides. The FLS manages student instructor assignments, maintaining a prioritized list of waiting students.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Experience in Aviation is preferred
Licensure & Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:

• 15% - Coordinate with Assistant/Chief Instructor and appropriate staff to schedule aircrafts, varying EKU Aviation flight operations, and FAA check rides in a timely and efficient manner. - ()
• 25% - Coordinates with Assistant/Chief Instructor, students, and instructors to schedule student and instructor flights. - ()
• 10% - Prioritizes, manages, tracks and reports student and instructor assignments, Flight Schedule Pro student accounts, and monthly flight times. - ()
• 25% - Coordinates with flight examiners and staff to ensure aviation students timely and efficiently progress through training programs and events. - ()
• 15% - Maintains accurate accounting and distribution of fuel cards and all "controlled" support equipment. - ()
• 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity 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.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/e57d8d11-305f-4137-8f4e-35ab8d5a65f7
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