Program Coordinator for Aviation Education in Norfolk

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential.

At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities.

We are looking for an experienced mechanic with strong leadership skills to join our team in Norfolk, VA. Support the next generation of aviation technicians by providing your support, supervision, and expertise. This position is responsible for coordinating the Aviation Maintenance Technician program, including supervision of faculty and staff and performing administrative functions related to daily operations.

• Oversee the Aviation Maintenance program, including daily operations, faculty/staff supervision, and teaching assignments.
• Partner with Campus and Home Office Education teams on curriculum, course materials, scheduling, and training aids.
• Manage faculty performance through hiring, evaluations, coaching, meetings, and mentoring.
• Provide instructional support by substituting in classes and offering tutoring to students.
• Advise and support students on academic, behavioral, and attendance issues; monitor “at risk” students and update records.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Education accreditor, regulatory, and safety (OSHA) requirements.
• Oversee tools, equipment, and supply inventory to ensure resources are available and maintained for class projects.

Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years related practical work experience in the aviation maintenance field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven, compliance-oriented environment while staying detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and calm under pressure.
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, professionalism, and a customer-service mindset, with persuasive and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, goal-oriented problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills who can work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams); CampusNexus experience a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings highly preferred OR 8610 in hand prior to interviewing.

What We Offer:

• 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.

Cotulla Education 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.