Flight Scheduling Manager

T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on or before May 1, 2025. The position is to manage the scheduling of flight operations. The scheduler position requires:

The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on or before May 1, 2025. The position is to manage the scheduling of flight operations. The scheduler position requires:

• Preparation of schedules, maintenance records, and ensuring that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course.

• Accomplishing additional duties as assigned by the respective supervisor.

• Prepares weekly schedules and monthly training plans.

• Actively schedules students and instructors into aircraft as they become available. When student no-shows or calls in, scheduler will actively fill the time slots with students based on priority set down by the Chief Flight Instructor.

• Actively, reschedules students and instructors into aircraft due to weather or un-forecasted maintenance.

• Coordinates with contracted maintenance to ensure available aircraft are re-entered into the schedule once maintenance is completed and removes aircraft from the schedule due to maintenance.

• Update and maintain our online flight schedule software Talon.

• Manages Instructor efficiency and productivity and generates reports to assist Chief Flight Instructor identifying trends.

• Performs supervisory and administration tasks as required in flight operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year Aviation experience or experience with scheduling in a training and/or operational environment.

• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 61, 91, and 141 regulations

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Exceptional communication skills and customer service

• Capable of following written & verbal instructions, and documented procedures

• Must be able to multi-task with phones, emails, and customers

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor€™s degree in aviation or five years of aviation scheduling experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Private Pilot Certification.

• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 142 operations or military equivalent.

• Aircraft scheduling experience at a Part 61 or 141 school or military equivalent.

• Basic Ground Instructor and/or Advanced Ground Instructor certification.

Additionally, there are expectations that the individual filling this position will participate in departmental, college, and university committee structures where appropriate. The individual will also be required to help with academic advising of s-UAS students, assisting with planning, development, and revision of s-UAS flight and ground school curricula. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in research and scholarly work within the guidelines of the University and other duties as required by the Unit Head.

Application: To apply, attach a single PDF that includes cover letter, current curriculum vitae, s-UAS and any other flight time summaries, description of teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references.

Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.