Senior Manager, Aviation Pathways

Title: Sr. Manager-Aviation Pathways: A&P Program
Reports to: Sr. Director Philanthropic Strategies & Programs
Department: Education/Aviation Pathways

Classification: Full-time – Exempt/Salaried
Pay:$85,000, commensurate with qualification, experience and fit

The Sr. Manager, Aviation Pathways – A&P Program (Sr. Manager) will work to bring process and clarity to the Museum’s vision for an Aviation Pathway A&P program – introduction of a high school A&P program, designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the aircraft maintenance profession. The Sr. Manager will build out and execute a project plan to implement the A&P program, setting benchmarks and initiating collaborations with education, industry, aviation and youth organizations as determined necessary.

The Sr. Manager will serve as a spokesperson for the A&P program vision and work collaboratively with the Museum Education and Development/Philanthropic Services Departments and associated Board Leadership / Committees to maximize Museum resources. The Sr. Manager will serve as the Museum’s expert, mapping the training program process and procedures to ensure the following:

• DOE requirements governing the establishment of an elective curriculum option for high school students are met (ensuring completion of all general education requirements for graduation)
• FAA requirements that will lead to attainment of an A&P license upon graduation are met on the timeline confirmed

The Sr. Manager will support Board and Staff efforts to secure the resources needed – financial and in-kind – to acquire program facilities, equipment and resources that support and sustain program launch and operations, developing schedules that facilitate participation and collaborations that foster success.

Manages all aspects of the Aviation Pathways A&P program at the Museum, to include:

• Works with Museum leadership to support resource development as outlined to support A&P program launch and operations
• Collaborates with DOE and A&P curriculum provider, to establish processes and procedures that fulfill all mandatory requirements
• Leads and develops a team of instructors which includes recruiting, onboarding, and training
• Manages resources and ensures compliance with all requirements – location, curriculum, instructors – necessary to initiate the Pathways A&P program
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and course syllabi
  • Supervises implementation and update of training programs/lesson materials
  • Oversees, assesses, supports instructional methods that address individual student learning needs
  • Ensures preparedness of instructors and students, conducts self-study and research in courses (remedial and subject specific) and supervises execution to ensure classroom and performance excellence
  • Coordinates with West Mec on all instructional procedures and materials, developing open communications to address compliance – prepares classroom with audio-visual aids to include virtual delivery (e.g. presenting online for remote learners as needed) and supports positive classroom and learning environment
• Identifies, considers, reviews, and develops processes and procedures for student recruitment and management
• Collaboration with community, state, and national resources to support the Aviation Pathway A&P program, including but not limited to:
  • West Mec aviation high school as provider of curriculum and pathway to FAA A&P license
  • Department of Education (DOE), and other formal education programs that align
  • Industry partners – airlines, aircraft manufacturers (Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop, other), Work Force Development Council (Hawaii)
• In collaboration with Museum departments, provides leadership and support in the following areas:
  • Fundraising, grant development and tracking
  • Donor communications and reporting
  • Supports the Marketing and Communications to both foster awareness, participation and understanding of our educational offerings and to enrich engagement
• Provides data points to support decision making related both to securing and allocating funding
• Supports Museum wide programming and events

• Required Medical Clearance, background…