• Air Traffic Control Program Administrator

    SUNY Schenectady County Community College (Schenectady, NY)


     

    Take Your Career to New Heights - Lead the Future of Aviation at SUNY Schenectady!

     

    Are you ready to shape the next generation of air traffic professionals and guide a high-impact aviation program to new altitudes? SUNY Schenectady County Community College invites dynamic, forward-thinking aviation professionals to join us as a full-time Air Traffic Control Program Administrator in our Business and Professional Programs Division.

     

    This is more than a job - it's a chance to bring leadership, innovation, and vision to one of the region's most promising aviation programs. As ATC Program Administrator, you'll play a central role in managing a suite of FAA-aligned programs - including our Enhanced AT-CTI, Standard AT-CTI, and Air Traffic-CTO tracks - while inspiring students as a faculty member in the classroom.

     

    If you're passionate about aviation education, compliance, and student success, and ready to elevate a growing program, we want to hear from you. This 10-month position begins August 1, 2025 and includes supervision of adjunct faculty, student internship coordination, and maintaining program standards in line with FAA expectations.

    Responsibilities:

    Teaching (34%)

     

    + Teach three Aviation classes per semester

    + Participate in the assessment, revision, and development of curricula and instructional methods

    + Hold office hours for students

    + Participate in college governance and in Academic Affairs efforts including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment of students, and program review

    + Model lifelong learning by actively engaging in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods

    + Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

     

    Administration (66%)

     

    + Manage the academic and FAA-approved ATC training programs

    + Oversee FAA compliance with the Enhanced Status AT-CTI program.

    + Ensure compliance with all federal and Department of Veteran's Affairs rules and policies.

    + Coordinate with Admissions and Marketing to recruit students for the ATC program

    + Maintain drug and alcohol records for the ATC program

    + Supervise adjunct faculty

    + Monitor student success, including student retention and progression data

    Job Requirements:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline

    + A minimum of three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC), military controllers with FAA credentials, and /or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers.

    + Two years' experience in a specialty area (e.g. Tower, Ground, Enroute.)

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    + The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body

    + Skill using Excel and other job-related software programs

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Certified Ground Instructor, (BGI or AGI), and IGI

    + AT-CTO with Facility Rating or AT Controller with at least three years ATC experience, Tower or EnRoute

    + Master's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline

    + AT-CTI graduate or Air Traffic Control supervisor

    + Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably at community college

    + Supervisory experience

    + Skilled use of UFA Air Traffic Control simulation

    Special Information:

    + VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

    + Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.

    Additional Information:

    Salary: $61,620

     

    At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

    Benefits and perks:

    As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

    + Comprehensive health care coverage

    + Dental and vision coverage

    + A choice of retirement systems

    + A deferred compensation program

    + Professional development opportunities

    + Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

    + Discounted YMCA health club membership

    + Plus additional savings programs and perks!