The Aviation Curriculum Specialist is responsible for overseeing multiple projects and activities within AOPA’s high school initiative. S/he is responsible for assisting with communications to teachers and administrators, providing professional development and reviewing/editing curriculum. In addition to helping ensure effective and efficient program delivery, the specialist also plays a key role in program evaluation and tracking.
The mission of AOPA's High School Aviation Initiative is to help build and sustain aviation-based, high school STEM programs to provide a quality workforce to the aviation and aerospace industries.
The specialist of the high school aviation initiative reports to the AOPA Senior Director of the High School Aviation Initiative in Frederick, MD.
Assist with the development and execution of the core focuses of the high school program including but not limited to:
Prior experience in formal education, youth program management, or aviation management. Flight instruction experience highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Pilot certificate or advance ground instruction required.
Experience with high school STEM/CTE programs preferred.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse stake-holders, including administrators, teachers, staff members, and community partners.
Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.
Experience providing professional development or instruction to adults.
Strong project and time management skills.
Public speaking experience desired, along with required excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
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AOPA offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects how much we care about our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement; short-term and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; a wellness program; flexibility in work hours; and paid holidays.
And ... although not all AOPA employees are pilots, we offer the opportunity for our employees to obtain a private pilot certificate for free.
We also provide continued assistance to help employees maintain their flight proficiency.
AOPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.