Hillsboro, Oregon, USA – Hillsboro Aero Academy is hiring a Program Manager at its Hillsboro Campus to support flight instructors and oversee the progress of students in training programs. This full-time role combines leadership, student progress management, and flight instruction (20–30% weekly).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress and ensure timely completion of training programs
• Coach students and CFIs to meet training goals effectively
• Identify and resolve progress issues, implementing solutions or probation plans as needed
• Engage with students to enhance training satisfaction
• Assist with scheduling lessons in coordination with the Campus Manager and Chief Instructor
• Conduct flight training lessons with students
• Report regularly to the Chief Instructor on student progress
• Participate in staff meetings and other assigned duties

Required Qualifications

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate
• Experience providing primary flight instruction (PVT, IR, or COMME students)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, including group presentations and one-on-one mentoring
• Problem-solving ability with creative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Triple-rated flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
• At least 750 hours of dual flight instruction given
• Experience managing a pilot training program with international students
• Familiarity with ETA Talon flight training software
• Experience working with English second-language students
• Holds a U.S. driver’s license

Additional Information

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Competitive benefits: affordable healthcare, 401(k) with match, PTO, sabbatical, discounted flight training, and employee recognition program

To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit Hillsboro Aero Academy’s careers page job post.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy