Program Manager at Hillsboro Aero Academy

Redmond, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Instruction, Program Management, Coaching, Progress Tracking, Scheduling, Reporting, Leadership, People Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Culture Promotion, Accountability, Flight Training

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Job Description: The Program Manager is responsible for assisting flight instructors on their assigned team. The Program Manager will drive the progress of each student assigned to those CFIs. All Program Managers are expected to actively promote a culture of safety and accountability within the company. The Program Manager will be responsible for tracking progress and enabling timely completion of each training program for students in their assigned program. The Program Manager should plan to have approximately 20-30% of their schedule designated for flights on a weekly basis. Job Duties: * Monitoring the progress of Intl/Dom Program students to ensure they are making progress according to the goals set by the Chief Instructor, using provided reports by the Chief Instructor; * Coaching Intl/Dom Program students and CFIs on how to successfully complete student training within time frames and flight hours; * Pro-actively identifying students who are not making satisfactory progress or who require additional training, and implementing solutions to get students back on track or recommending they be placed on Terminal Academic Probation; * Pro-actively engaging with the program students with a focus on student training satisfaction; * Ensuring Intl/Dom Program students are being scheduled with sufficient flight and ground lessons to ensure satisfactory progress is being made. Assist with scheduling students (as necessary) and in coordination with the Campus Manager and Chief/Assistant Chief Instructor; * Conducting flight training lessons with students; * Regular reporting to the chief instructor on progress of students ; * Attending and/or participating in staff meetings; * Other duties as assigned by the Chief Instructor. Qualifications/Licenses: * FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate Required Skills/Experience: * Must have a Fixed-Wing Flight Instructor Rating (CFI and/or MEI) * Previous experience providing primary flight instruction to PVT, IR and/or COMME students * Organized and motivated, able to determine and prioritize multiple goals and comfortable delegating appropriate responsibilities to direct reports * Strong people skills and leadership skills * Comfortable speaking in front of groups of 30-40 people, and working one-on-one with individuals * Capable problem solver who can look for creative solutions to challenging problems Preferred Skills/Experience: * Previous experience providing instruction for or managing a pilot training program with international students * Previous management or team leadership experience * Previous experience working with international and/or English second-language students * Previous experience at a flight school which uses ETA Talon flight training software * Triple-rated flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) * At least 750 hours of Dual Flight Instruction Given * Holds a US Drivers License Additional Info: * Full-time position * Monday - Friday schedule: 40 hours/week Benefits Offered: * Affordable health care benefits * Company 401(k) with match * PTO (20 days in first 2 years, 25 days after 2 years, 30 days after 5 years) * 2-week Sabbatical after 5 years * Discounted flight training * Employee recognition program Hillsboro Aero Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager assists flight instructors by driving student progress, ensuring timely completion of training programs, and actively promoting a culture of safety and accountability within the company. Key duties include monitoring student progress, coaching students and instructors, proactively identifying and resolving academic issues, and conducting flight training lessons.