United Aviate Academy Seeking to Recruit Senior Director of Academy Services

Arizona, USA – United Aviate Academy (UAA), the wholly owned flight school of United Airlines based in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking to recruit a Senior Director of Academy Services to lead multiple critical operational areas across the academy experience.

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Academy Services is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple critical operational areas within the flight school, including Student Services, Facilities, Security and Marketing & Communications. This role ensures an exceptional student experience while maintaining safe, secure, and well-maintained facilities, and effective marketing and communications strategies to support enrollment and brand reputation. The position requires a dynamic leader who can integrate student support services, facility operations, security protocols, and marketing initiatives to advance the school's mission and growth objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, student services, or related fields
• 5+ years of senior management experience with multi-functional team oversight
• Demonstrated expertise in recruitment/admissions, student services, facilities management, security operations, and/or marketing/communications
• Proven track record of strategic planning and budget management
• Strong knowledge of safety and security regulations, preferably in aviation settings
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience; Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, Aviation Management, or related field preferred

Experience That Would Propel Success in This Role:

• Experience in aviation, higher education, or training environments strongly preferred
• Direct experience in Part 141 Flight School
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety management systems (SMS)
• Background in collegiate aviation programs or professional pilot training

For more information and to apply - do so directly with UAA's official job post here.

Source: United Aviate Academy