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Job Opportunities at the Virginia Department of Aviation

Are you interested in an aviation career that will help inspire the next generation of aviators? If so, the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) has two career opportunities for you.

DOAV is hiring a Public Relations and Education Specialist to help inform, educate and inspire Virginians to become the next generation of aviation professionals.  The successful candidate will promote aviation awareness and education through print and electronic publications, special events and programs as well as external public relations activities, which include public speaking, and formal and informal educational programs.  The position will require travel, some overnight, across the Commonwealth as well as weekend hours during special events season.

If you are passionate about aviation, enjoy traveling, and have skills that include public relations, and aviation education, you should check out the Public Relations and Education Specialist job posting.

DOAV is also hiring a Transportation Operator and Presenter, who must be an experienced driver, and can assist in the safe transport and set up of agency exhibits. The successful candidate will pack, transport, set up and remove educational and informational displays that show case agency programs and services.  The Operator and Presenter will assist public relations and education staff by interacting with students and the public at schools, special events, conferences, air shows and fly-ins while protecting state assets and ensuring safety protocols are followed.  This position requires travel throughout the Commonwealth, occasionally overnight, driving either a dual-wheel pickup truck and trailer or a step van with a trailer in tow.  On-site, this position will set up the exhibit, restock supplies, provide information to students and citizens and answer questions about agency programs.  The Operator and Presenter will ensure the vehicles are fueled and safe to operate; connect and disconnect the trailers; correctly pack the trailers for safe transport; and secure the trailers.

If you have skills that include aviation maintenance, transporting cargo and/or large displays, and aviation education, you should check out the Transportation Operator and Presenter job posting.

Both jobs have an application deadline of August 9, 2021. We look forward to seeing your applications!