About This Role

Kansas State University’s Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking an experienced manager to lead Flight Support Operations. This position oversees all activities of flight line workers and is responsible for the day to day supervision of flight line personnel and supervisors of flight (SOF). The incumbent in this position oversees the interface between the flight program, flight maintenance, and flight line operations. The Flight Support Operations Manager is responsible for safe operations of flight training and operations activities.

About Us

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus is located in Salina, Kansas - a town of approximately 50,000 in close proximity to two major highways, and 65 miles west of K-State's main campus in Manhattan. The Salina campus is centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. We are a tight-knit family with a small college feel and the resources of a Big 12 university.

K-State was named one of America's Best-in-State Employers (Forbes, 2019). Beyond offering an unmatched sense of community K-State provides employees with a variety of benefits, including health care, retirement options, discounted event tickets and much more.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a flight scheduling/invoicing software (example Flight Schedule Pro & Total FBO or equivalent).
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Previous FAR 141 dispatch experience.
• Familiar with FAA regulations and Aviation Terminology.
• Ability to read FAA weather.
• FAA Private Pilot license.
• Purchasing experience.
• Ability to work well within teams.
• Scheduling experience of workers.
• Supervisory experience.
• General knowledge of Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Other Requirements:

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Flight School Security Awareness Training to be completed within one week of employment.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Names and Contact Information for three current, professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000 - $55,000, depending on qualifications