Position Title:

　　Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) Program Manager

　　Department:

　　Aviation - AAVIA

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　UMPSA

　　Salary Band/Wage Band:

　　04

　　Work Schedule:

　　Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as necessary

　　Location:

　　Brunswick ME

　　Statement of Job:

　　The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead our new Aircraft Maintenance Technician School that will be opening for the Fall Semester 2024. This is a full-time, fixed-length appointment through December 31, 2025. This is a soft money-funded position. The continuation of this position beyond this date is contingent upon funding and the needs of the university. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive training program for aspiring aircraft maintenance technicians. The manager will optimize the curriculum, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations as well as the FAA-Approved Training Course Outline (TCO). The manager will foster a supportive learning environment that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the aviation maintenance field. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to shape the future of aviation maintenance education and contribute to the success of our students. The successful candidate will have experience with a wide range of aircraft maintenance and repair, electronics, FAA regulations, physics for AMTS, and mathematical functions. They may be required to teach up to two classes per semester and travel to other UMA or University of Maine System (UMS) locations. A full position description can be found here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wiEedvrQLUmLkUUrZGy-iz5QsLqEysRk/view?usp=sharing) . Salary: The hiring salary range for this position is in the low to mid-60s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as necessary Benefits: The University provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary (https://uma.hiretouch.com/uploads/519/file/UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_all_groups_2022_-_UMPSA_ACSUM_Police_UMS_Benefit_One-Pagers_2022-03-29_Part3.pdf) to learn more. About the University UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the University of Choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

　　Qualifications:

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of aviation regulations, specifically Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P)

　　Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff

　　Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, industry partners, and regulatory authorities.

　　Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing industry needs

　　Passion for aviation and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the aviation maintenance training field

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance, aeronautical engineering, education, or a closely related field

　　Five to seven years of relevant experience in aircraft maintenance and/or FAA A&P

　　Licenses/Certifications:

　　Current FAA A&P Certification

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree in aviation maintenance, aeronautical engineering, education, or a closely related field

　　Previous experience in educational program management or teaching in an aviation-related context

　　Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification

　　Current FAA Part 61 Pilot Certification

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:

　　a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications

　　a resume/curriculum vitae

　　contact information for three professional references.

　　You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship support. Review of applications will begin on February 12, 2024. Materials received after February 11, 2024, will be considered at the discretion of the university. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine at Augusta does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

　　Length:

　　Fiscal Year (12 Months)

　　Required Documents:

　　Contact Information for Professional References, Cover Letter, Resume/CV