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Manassas, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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: 10640 Davidson Place Manassas, VA 20109
Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000 per year
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to academic excellence, workforce readiness, and student success. We are seeking an experienced and strategic educational leader who is passionate about faculty development, instructional quality, accreditation compliance, and improving educational outcomes within a higher education and career-focused learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader to make a meaningful impact on student achievement, faculty performance, and institutional effectiveness while helping shape the future of postsecondary and vocational education programs.
POSITION PURPOSE
We are actively seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Education & Academic Operations to lead and oversee academic programs, faculty development, curriculum compliance, and instructional quality. This role is responsible for ensuring all educational operations align with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) standards, state education regulations, institutional policies, and higher education best practices.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic educational leader with expertise in curriculum management, faculty coaching, accreditation compliance, instructional effectiveness, workforce development, and continuous institutional improvement within higher education, postsecondary, vocational, technical, or career education environments.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Education & Academic Operations will collaborate closely with campus leadership, corporate academic teams, program coordinators, and faculty to promote academic excellence, student retention, accreditation readiness, operational effectiveness, and student success outcomes across all educational programs.
This role oversees instructional quality initiatives and supports faculty performance, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Leadership & Compliance
Faculty Development & Instructional Excellence
Performance Management & Reporting
Program Coordination & Institutional Improvement
Additional Responsibilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time onsite leadership position requiring flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support campus and academic operations.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
We are committed to providing a rewarding compensation package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.
AIM is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.