Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ — and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations — Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

The Opportunity

The Senior Flight Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating flight scheduling operations for students, instructors, and staff across multiple flight training locations. This position supervises student employees and ensures efficient scheduling, data integrity, and operational continuity of flight training activities.

This role serves as a key liaison between Flight Operations, the Office of the Registrar, IT teams, and other university departments to ensure accurate integration of flight scheduling systems and student data.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily scheduling operations for flights, simulators, and check rides

• Supervise student staff and coordinate scheduling activities across locations

• Manage student flight blocks, instructor assignments, and course registration

• Maintain and update scheduling systems (ETA/SIMS) and ensure data accuracy

• Coordinate checkrides, DPE availability, and rescheduling due to disruptions

• Serve as liaison with Registrar, IT, and internal departments

• Monitor compliance with academic and operational requirements

• Prepare reports and provide insights to department leadership

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311659. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

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