Flight Scheduling Manager•Richmond,KY,USA,KY•Eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a well-respected public institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, known for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive educational programs. Within EKU, the School of Aviation (EKU-A) is recognized as one of the top collegiate aviation programs in the nation. EKU-A is dedicated to providing students with rigorous, hands-on pilot training and aviation education designed to prepare them for successful careers in the aviation industry. The program emphasizes compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, particularly Parts 61 and 141, ensuring that students receive training that meets the highest safety and operational standards. The Aviation School offers a dynamic and structured environment where students and instructors collaborate closely, leveraging advanced scheduling and management tools to support flight operations and course advancement. EKU is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity, equity, and equal opportunity for all individuals. The Flight Scheduling Manager plays a vital role within EKU's School of Aviation by expertly managing the complex and high-volume scheduling demands of one of the nation’s leading collegiate flight programs. This full-time staff position, based on the Richmond campus, requires sophisticated organizational, technical, and leadership skills to orchestrate the execution of over 5,000 monthly flight reservations and events supporting more than 400 students and Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs). The Flight Scheduling Manager acts as a crucial operational coordinator and liaison between students, instructors, FAA Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), airport officials, and university leadership to ensure that flight training activities comply with FAA Part 61/141 regulations and program requirements. This involves balancing multiple priorities, optimizing resource allocations for aircraft and instructors, and adjusting schedules in real time to respond promptly to operational challenges such as weather disruptions or maintenance issues. This role requires a meticulous approach to regulatory compliance, including the tracking and verification of medical certifications, currency of instructors and students, and financial account management to avoid negative flight balances. The Flight Scheduling Manager also handles critical coordination with the Central Kentucky Regional Airport’s Fixed Based Operator, ensuring aircraft availability, hangaring, and smooth daily operations. By continually analyzing scheduling metrics and flight operations performance, this individual recommends and implements process improvements and policy updates to advance operational efficiency and maintain the program's reputation for excellence. The University offers a supportive work environment with retirement benefits through KTRS and values candidates with exceptional interpersonal communication skills, technical proficiency in aviation systems, and a demonstrated capacity for strategic problem-solving. This exempt position is classified as full-time with a set schedule of 37.5 hours or more per week and falls under salary grade Non-Exempt - 41. The Flight Scheduling Manager is integral to the safety culture of EKU Aviation and plays a foundational role in delivering world-class flight education and training to future aviation professionals.

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience managing high-volume scheduling operations
• Knowledge of FAA Part 61/141 regulations
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in aviation management and scheduling software
• Ability to work full-time hours