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Company Description:

Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) stands as a premier institution for higher education and workforce training in Massachusetts. As the only comprehensive college on Cape Cod, 4Cs offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, along with a wide array of professional certificates.

With a laser focus on pairing student wants with workforce and community needs, 4Cs keeps their finger on the pulse of the region, developing creative and effective programming. This includes their Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, the only one of its kind in Massachusetts, stretching across multiple hangars at Plymouth Municipal Airport where students learn on real aircraft and industry-grade technology. The College also features a Funeral Service program, housed on the campus of nearby Bridgewater State University, and a one-of-a-kind "Blue Economy" degree, designed to prepare students to meet the needs of Cape Cod's rapidly evolving ocean-based workforce needs.

At the forefront of 4Cs mission is access and equity for its students. 4Cs is a nationally recognized leader in this work, expanding the bounds of "flexible learning" by offering multiple class modalities across 14 and 7-weeks that start throughout the academic year. Most notable in this work is the College's specialty "HyFlex" classes that leverage DTEN technology in nearly every classroom on its West Barnstable campus. This innovative model, supported by DTEN technology, enhances learning for students juggling transportation challenges or busy schedules.

All this work is led by a community of world-class educators and support staff dedicated to one singular vision: student success. As a community college, those who come through the doors of 4Cs have diverse and unique backgrounds. In their classes, you will find dual enrolled high school students still in their teenage years sitting alongside adult learners of all ages either starting their educational journeys for the first time or finishing what they started. These students are united by their shared goal of personal and professional growth through the life-changing power of higher education.

That goal is what drives the faculty, staff, and leadership of 4Cs. Whether a student is attending with the intent of earning a degree and moving straight into a career, or to transfer credits on to a 4-year institution, the College is designed to support their pathway and help them write the next chapter in their life story. 

As higher education evolves, Cape Cod Community College remains committed to adapting alongside the needs of the region. With a clear vision for student success, 4Cs continues to build powerful futures.

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) is a flagship program at Cape Cod Community College and the only one of its kind in southeastern New England. Training and educating more than 150 students per year and growing, the 4Cs AMT program allows students to learn the science and engineering of aviation by getting hands-on experience working on a fleet of 11 real, operational aircraft, including twin jets, Cessna 402s, four single-engine piston airplanes and a Robinson helicopter. With an expansion underway to more than 50,000 square feet of learning space, including six hangars and six classrooms equipped with industry-leading technology, the program brings AMT to life for students across New England.

Powered by more than 20 professional faculty members with experience in the aviation field, the AMT program at 4Cs offers a world-class, accessible education that is second to none.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The AMT Program Director leads the comprehensive Aviation Maintenance Technology Program including management of the off-campus Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) instructional center at the Plymouth Municipal Airport, a fleet of aircraft, and supervision of an instructional team and other program staff. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure that the program maintains currency and compliance with FAA regulation 14-CFR-147.
2. Obtain, maintain, and manage FAA approvals/certifications and the corresponding processes.  
3. Lead program development and implementation strategies staying current of new developments in the AMT and related fields. 
4. Foster positive working relationships with faculty and staff with an understanding of college governance.
5. Develop academic schedules for aviation courses.
6. Collaborate with faculty to assess learning outcomes in aviation maintenance technology courses.
7. Establish and maintain articulation agreements with partner institutions.
8. Build industry connections and develop partnerships in aviation. 
9. Oversee financial operations and physical facilities related to the AMT program.
10. Ensure academic curriculum, policies, and reporting comply with College, NECHE and FAA standards.
11. Sharing a vision for the future of aviation.
12. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, aviation, or a related field. 
2. Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification.
3. Five years of supervisory experience in an aviation setting.
4. Experience working with the FAA.
5. Experience in a Part147 AMT program, preferably at a regionally accredited institution. 
6. Background in active learning within technical education.
7. Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
8. Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in education and aviation.
9. Ability to contribute to curriculum development and program expansion in credit and non-credit program areas.
10. Ability to meet the challenges of a diverse curriculum and student body.
11. Eligibility for a Massachusetts Driver's License.
12. Demonstrated project management, procurement, and inventory management experience.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

Master's degree. 

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION:  Annual salary $110,000-$145,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.  Full-time, Non-Unit Professional position. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.   

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   October 28, 2024

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2025 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the Untied States without assistance from the employer. 

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies.  The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.  Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link.  During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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