performance, and hence the overall success of Florida Tech Aviation.

Responsibilities Include :

• Create, publish, and maintain accurate daily/weekly flight schedules in Talon-ETA for students, instructors, and aircraft.
• Resource Optimization- proactively move and adjust aircraft assignments, lessons, and instructor schedules to maximize utilization rates of aircraft, simulators, and instructors while minimizing downtime and conflicts.
• Work with aircraft maintenance to ensure aircraft availability aligns with training demands and regulatory requirements. Track and update maintenance status in real time.
• Prepare utilization reports, forecast resource needs, and recommend improvements to scheduling processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor and track instructor completion rates, lesson completion percentages, and overall student training progress within the Talon-ETA system. Generate regular reports on utilization metrics, completion rates, and scheduling efficiency for management review.
• Track individual student progress against training syllabi and identify delays or bottlenecks and work with instructors and students to adjust schedules accordingly to keep students on track for timely completion.
• Quickly resolve scheduling conflicts, weather-related disruptions, instructor availability changes, or aircraft maintenance issues by reassigning resources efficiently.
• Serve as the central point of contact for scheduling matters. Communicate schedule changes clearly and promptly to students, instructors, and maintenance personnel via Talon-ETA notifications, email, or phone as needed.
• Work alongside Flight Training Supervisors to ensure the efficiencies are being met.
• Any additional duties and tasks as assigned by an Assistant Chief Instructor or the Chief Instructor.

Requirements Include :

• Minimum 2 years of scheduling experience, preferably in aviation, flight training, or a resource-heavy operational environment.
• Prior experience with Talon-ETA scheduling software is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with flight training program and operations, Part 141 regulations, and aviation terminology is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Talon-ETA or similar scheduling platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly.