Specialized Flight Training Manager of Asynchronous Training

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Flight Department is seeking a Specialized Training Manager to oversee the Online academic component of our flight training curriculum. This individual will play a critical role in the administration, tracking, and student support functions that bridge the gap between online learning and in-aircraft training. As the Specialized Training Manager, you will ensure that students are properly enrolled, actively monitored for academic progress, and supported throughout their training journey. You’ll collaborate closely with instructors and operations teams to ensure a seamless, aligned learning experience that promotes student success and training efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

 -Monitor Enrollment and Participation - Ensure all flight students are properly in the online ground training course and actively participating according to established timelines.

-Track Student Progress and Performance - Regularly review progress reports, assessment results, and module completion rates to identify at-risk students and overall performance trends.

-Communicate with Assistant Chief Instructors - Notify Assistant Chiefs when a student is not making satisfactory progress so that coordinated interventions can be planned and implemented.

-Provide Targeted Student Support - Identify struggling students and provide early intervention through personalized outreach, tutoring referrals, or study strategies.

-Communicate Expectations to Students - Clearly convey course objectives, weekly expectations, grading criteria, and critical deadlines to students via email, learning platform announcements, and in-person briefings.

-Coordinate with Flight Instructors and Assistant Chief Instructors – Collaborate with staff to ensure synchronization between flight training milestones and online course content.

-Coordinate with the SpecialVFR team – Collaborate with the media development team to ensure continuous improvement of asynchronous learning.

-Lead Orientation and Onboarding Sessions – Conduct orientation meetings for new students to introduce them to the online course structure, tools, and success strategies.

-Ensure Assessment Integrity and Accuracy – Oversee timely grading, ensure assessments align with flight objectives, and troubleshoot grading or content issues as needed.

-Support Curriculum Updates and Content Development – Collaborate with curriculum developers and instructional designers to propose and implement improvements to the online course based on student feedback, performance data, and flight training alignment. Participate in content creation, content updates, and initial system setup as needed.

-Maintain Compliance and Records – Ensure all student academic records related to the online course meet institutional, FAA, VA, and accreditation standards for documentation and retention.

-Generate Reports and Dashboards – Produce weekly reports on student engagement, grades, and progression metrics to department leadership and instructional staff.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Aviation, Education, Instructional Design, or related field).

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proficient in managing LMS platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, or equivalent) including course set up, user enrollment, module tracking, and system integrations

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with IT support or vendors when needed.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in flight training, instructional coordination, or learning management system (LMS) oversight.

• Proficient in SplashBI, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to create automated dashboards and performance reports is preferred.

• Ability to query, analyze, and visualize student engagement, performance trends, and course progression data to support decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and support.

• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including students, instructors, and administrators.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and educational technologies.