Job Description

Are you interested in collaborating with passionate people? Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a community of aviation enthusiasts sharing the love of flying, building, and restoring recreational aircraft. As the only association of its kind, EAA offers a unique blend of fun and camaraderie. Our vision is to expand our vibrant aviation community. Each year we host the AirVenture Fly-In in Oshkosh, WI, attracting over 670,000 people and 10,000 aircraft. Joining EAA means becoming part of a sought-after organization with a unique benefit package beginning on day one that includes access to the EAA Flying Club, career advancement opportunities, and exciting perks. If you're ready to make a difference and immerse yourself in an exciting aviation community, we’d love to hear from you! 

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SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, organization, logistics, execution, improvement and financial results of EAA SportAir Workshops programming. Secondary responsibilities include the oversight and staff liaison duties for the AirVenture Workshops and Forums. This position will closely work with the Director of Communities.

1. Primary responsibility for all aspects of the Workshop program. Specific duties involved:

• Development of schedule
• Budgeting and financial results
• Recruiting and scheduling of facilities with 3 rd parties
• Material logistics
• Upgrading course offerings and expansion online
• Recruitment and scheduling of instructors
• Evaluation of results

1. Works collaboratively with internal marketing resources to support acquisition of attendees
2. Responsible for course curricula maintenance and development
3. Monitors and updates website
4. Responsible for leading the development of new online based programming that will provide additional self-paced, structured learning for our members
5. Staff liaison for AirVenture Workshops and Forums programs
6. Delivers commitments to members by providing value and ensures exceptional member experiences along with seeking feedback from members
7. Manage budgets and forecasts to measure business performance
8. Technical writing, video presentation, forum presentation and workshop instruction
9. Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
10. All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business or similar. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Four years of related experience developing and/or teaching to adults
• Previous experience and knowledge of EAA
• At least three years aircraft building experience, preferably having finished and flying E-AB
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and writing skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Adapts well to change and communicates the message to key stakeholders
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% is required, often on weekends
• During peak workshop times the job can be physical prepping materials, must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Must hold a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience instructing workshops or providing forums for EAA
• Previous experience leading volunteers
• Pilot certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office setting. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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