The Opportunity
The Flight Department is currently accepting applications for a Flight Data and Certification Analyst. The Flight Data and Certification Analyst evaluates and maintains all documents relating to student flight records. The selected candidate will support the Flight Data and Certification department by ensuring all University standards and FAA requirements set forth in FAR Part 141,142, and 61 are been met for approximately 2000 flight students annually.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
Verification of student legal names and all course completion documents in order to produce FAA 8710 applications, temporary certificates, and graduation certificates.
The organization of all additional course completion materials for the Chief Flight Instructor, Airman Certification Representatives, and Training Course Evaluators which includes CC form, SP detail(s), Flight Data & Certification worksheet, Ground school attendance & test grades, FAA written test, medical certificate, superseded pilot certificate, acceptable picture identification , grade computation, and various additional documentation as applicable such as visa’s, I-20 form, FAA AFS-760-Letter-03 for verification of foreign license, transfer credit, Part 142 re-enrollment form, and ground training status form.
Provide daily customer service to flight instructors, staff, and students in support of their varied needs.
Effectively utilize the Imaging system, Workflow, ACRA, IACRA, ETA flight systems and various Excel and Access data bases to accurately record and disseminate information and reports.
Conduct one-on–one meetings with students and instructors for completion of FAA 8710 applications.
The Flight Analyst serves as a critical regulatory and operational authority within the flight training program, ensuring full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements under FAR Parts 61, 141, and 142 across all student flight training activities.
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Compensation
The hourly range for this role is up to $19.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Required Education and Qualifications:
Required skills, knowledge, abilities:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook/email
High level of personal communication skills (particularly oral)
Strong computer skills
Detail and customer service oriented
Progressively responsible office experience
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311817. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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