Director of Education
Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. About Us - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today! The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), established in 1969, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the field of aviation maintenance through exceptional education and training. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, accounting for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America. At AIM, you'll become part of a dynamic team of educators and leaders, all united by a shared commitment to delivering top-notch training and ensuring student success. We are passionate about equipping the next generation of aircraft technicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of aviation maintenance, AIM offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will truly matter. Location: 3711 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Compensation: Up to $110,000 Schedule: On-site Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm, occasional night and weekend hours based on campus needs The Director of Education is responsible for communicating with the corporate office to ensure that all instruction and faculty training is conducted in accordance with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), respective state departments of education, FAA, and other official regulatory agency guidelines related to education. This position is primarily accountable for the educational integrity of all educational programs with a focus on curriculum, instructor development, and instructional resources and institutional improvement. Key Duties Serve as the liaison between the campus and the corporate program directors who manage education Audit all school curricula to ensure that instructors are using the most current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks as indicated on the intranet site Audit and report upon, at least semi-annually, instructor performance Campus Director of Education (AIM) Conduct classroom observations; substitute as instructor, as needed Create, monitor, and update Faculty Personnel Report (FPR) for each instructor Facilitate initial instructor training by ACCSC standards Facilitate ongoing instructor development with educational personnel Chair all Program Coordinator meetings and ensure completeness of minutes is reviewed and that a copy of all meeting minutes is maintained at the school Assist with the organization and facilitation of all Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and ensure completeness of minutes is reviewed, that a copy of all minutes is maintained at the school, and that a copy of forwarded to the appropriate corpo...