University of Maine at Augusta Looking for Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) Assistant Program Manager Full Time

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking
an Assistant Program Manager to help 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) Assistant Program
Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the AMTS Program Manager in overseeing the Aircraft Maintenance Technician School. They will
be responsible for assisting in curriculum delivery, ensuring program training is in compliance with related Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations and University standards, managing day-to-day operations for the program, and fostering a conducive environment for our
students. 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 classes when needed
and travel to other UMA or University of Maine System (UMS) locations.

A full position description can be found here.

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 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations and
  best practices, specifically Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P)
• Strong organizational skills
  and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with
  various stakeholders within the school and industry.
• Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records and
  documentation
• Enthusiasm for aviation education and a commitment to upholding high standards in training future aviation
  maintenance professionals

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or the equivalent
  combination of training, experience, and/or education
• Three to five years of experience in the aviation industry, preferably in
  aircraft maintenance

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Current FAA A&P Certification

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance or a closely related field
• Previous experience in training in an aviation-related context
• Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification
• Current FAA Part 61 Pilot Certification

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.