Aviation Operations Specialist

Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is accepting applications for a full-time, exempt, Contingent Category II contractual Aviation Operations Specialist in the Department of Aviation Sciences.

The position supports the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of the University's aviation programs and will be assigned primarily to either Flight Training or Aircraft Maintenance, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate and departmental needs.

The position is located primarily at the UMES Aviation facility at Salisbury–Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (KSBY), with occasional duties at the UMES main campus in Princess Anne, Maryland.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits:
Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the
State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to
state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in
supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the
USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday
after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities
• Support daily aviation operations, scheduling, dispatch, recordkeeping, and
regulatory compliance.
• Maintain student training, aircraft, maintenance, and operational records as
applicable.
• Support FAA Part 141 documentation, inspections, audits, accreditation
activities, and departmental reporting.
• Support the Department's Safety Management System and related safety
activities.
• Track aircraft availability, maintenance status, student progress, and other
operational information.
• Coordinate with instructors, maintenance personnel, vendors, airport
personnel, and University offices.
• Perform certificated aviation duties within the privileges and limitations of
FAA certificates held.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Flight Training Assignment
Employees assigned primarily to Flight Training may:
• Provide flight, ground, and simulator instruction.
• Support student training records, scheduling, dispatch, and TCO
compliance.
• Conduct progress or stage checks when appropriately qualified and
authorized.

Aircraft Maintenance Assignment
Employees assigned primarily to Aircraft Maintenance may:
• Perform or assist with aircraft inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting,
and repair.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance, inspection, and Airworthiness Directive
compliance records.
• Support maintenance scheduling, parts, tooling, hangar operations, and
coordination with outside maintenance providers.

Preference Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum
of three years of related aviation experience.

Degree Consideration Note:
o Candidates without a bachelor's degree may also be considered when
they possess an associate degree, the FAA certificates or ratings
required for the assigned functional area, and a minimum of four years
of directly related aviation industry experience.

Additional Preferences Qualifications:
• Experience in collegiate aviation or an FAA Part 141 environment.
• Experience with aviation Safety Management Systems, regulatory
compliance, or audits.
Flight Training: CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, or other advanced instructor qualifications.
Aircraft Maintenance: Inspection Authorization.

Preference (Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications);
• Strong oral and written communication, organization, time-management,
and recordkeeping skills. Ability to work independently, coordinate aviation
operations, and apply applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aviation scheduling, dispatch,
training-record, or maintenance-tracking systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.

Licenses/ Certifications: Applicants must meet the FAA certification requirements for at least one functional area:

Flight Training
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
• Current FAA medical certificate appropriate to assigned duties.

Aircraft Maintenance
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Physical Demands:
• Manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina.
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

UMES-BNTC-Department of Aviation Sciences

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

$60,000 - $75,000