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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!