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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Director, Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore
Department: AEROSPACE ACADEMIC OF EASTERN SHORE
Position Number: GP615A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Academy Director is to be the on-site leader on the Eastern Shore for Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES). Under the supervision of the Executive Director for the Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity, the AAES Director will lead the development of the AAES grades 9-12 laboratory school partnership with Accomack County Public Schools, Northampton County Public Schools, Old Dominion University, and Eastern Shore Community College. The Director serves as a dynamic and experienced educator overseeing the daily operations, providing strategic leadership, and fostering relationships with community partners to achieve the Academy’s mission.
AAES is an innovative, interdisciplinary school that prepares students for high-tech jobs in the aerospace and cybersecurity industries, focusing on at-risk and under-represented populations. The AAES will offer dual pathways in Aerospace Cybersecurity & Information Systems and Aerospace Engineering & Robotics. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and embedded within Accomack and Northampton County Public Schools, students will explore aerospace fields through Project-Based Learning units. AAES will formally begin in grade 9, with students participating through a hybrid learning model, integrating on-site experiences with virtual courses. The program will align with Old Dominion University and Eastern Shore Community College initiatives, focusing on STEM, experiential learning, guided inquiry, design thinking, and offering internships and job shadowing opportunities.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, business, or a related field
Valid Virginia teaching license and eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision.
Considerable knowledge of laboratory schools.
Considerable knowledge of and experience with K-12 schools and system.
Considerable knowledge of and experience with Aerospace education.
Considerable skills in curriculum development.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in brand development and creative program development.
Proficiency working in a virtual space, including some experience with online collaboration tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Some experience as a secondary school administrator.
Experience teaching in a STEM field.
* Considerable experience as a K-12 educator. Some experience in leadership in school activities and committees. Working experience with event planning, project management, and collaboration with effective team building is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of experiential learning opportunities that align with the academy’s mission in Aerospace.
Some experience in virtual learning program design, implementation, monitoring, and best practices.
Some experience in grant writing and acquisition.
Some experience in developing educational programs.
Record of establishing effective community and business partnerships as evident in previous work-related experience in community engagement.
Willingness and eagerness to learn and grow individually and as part of the lab school team.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date: 04/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Application Review Date: 05/01/2026
Job Close Date: 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Job Title: Director, Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore
Department: AEROSPACE ACADEMIC OF EASTERN SHORE
Position Number: GP615A
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Academy Director is to be the on-site leader on the Eastern Shore for Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES). Under the supervision of the Executive Director for the Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity, the AAES Director will lead the development of the AAES grades 9-12 laboratory school partnership with Accomack County Public Schools, Northampton County Public Schools, Old Dominion University, and Eastern Shore Community College. The Director serves as a dynamic and experienced educator overseeing the daily operations, providing strategic leadership, and fostering relationships with community partners to achieve the Academy’s mission.
AAES is an innovative, interdisciplinary school that prepares students for high-tech jobs in the aerospace and cybersecurity industries, focusing on at-risk and under-represented populations. The AAES will offer dual pathways in Aerospace Cybersecurity & Information Systems and Aerospace Engineering & Robotics. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and embedded within Accomack and Northampton County Public Schools, students will explore aerospace fields through Project-Based Learning units. AAES will formally begin in grade 9, with students participating through a hybrid learning model, integrating on-site experiences with virtual courses. The program will align with Old Dominion University and Eastern Shore Community College initiatives, focusing on STEM, experiential learning, guided inquiry, design thinking, and offering internships and job shadowing opportunities.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, business, or a related field
Valid Virginia teaching license and eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision.
Considerable knowledge of laboratory schools.
Considerable knowledge of and experience with K-12 schools and system.
Considerable knowledge of and experience with Aerospace education.
Considerable skills in curriculum development.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in brand development and creative program development.
Proficiency working in a virtual space, including some experience with online collaboration tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Some experience as a secondary school administrator.
Experience teaching in a STEM field.
* Considerable experience as a K-12 educator. Some experience in leadership in school activities and committees. Working experience with event planning, project management, and collaboration with effective team building is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of experiential learning opportunities that align with the academy’s mission in Aerospace.
Some experience in virtual learning program design, implementation, monitoring, and best practices.
Some experience in grant writing and acquisition.
Some experience in developing educational programs.
Record of establishing effective community and business partnerships as evident in previous work-related experience in community engagement.
Willingness and eagerness to learn and grow individually and as part of the lab school team.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date: 04/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Application Review Date: 05/01/2026
Job Close Date: 05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Aerospace
Align your credentials to CBP's specialty occupation standard
CBP adjudicates TN eligibility on the spot, so your degree must map directly to the aerospace role. A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering tied to the specific job title strengthens your case considerably.
Target defense contractors with active ITAR compliance programs
Many U.S. aerospace employers require security clearances restricted to U.S. persons, which excludes TN holders. Focus on commercial aerospace, MRO facilities, and space launch companies where foreign nationals regularly hold engineering roles.
Confirm your employer understands TN requires no PERM filing
Unlike employer-sponsored green card pathways, TN status requires no government labor certification or prevailing wage filing. HR teams unfamiliar with TN sometimes conflate it with H-1B or PERM processes, which delays offers. Clarify early that TN sponsorship involves only a support letter from the employer—no Department of Labor involvement.
Use Migrate Mate to find aerospace employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings in aerospace, saving you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B or that have blanket policies against non-U.S. persons in engineering roles.
Prepare a support letter that names the specific SOC code
Your employer's support letter should reference the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code for your aerospace role. CBP officers use job classification data to confirm the position qualifies under the engineer or technologist category.
Request a one-year validity period if your project scope is uncertain
TN status is granted for up to three years, but requesting a shorter initial period can reduce CBP scrutiny on project scope and duration. You can extend in three-year increments once the role is established.
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Find Aerospace JobsAerospace TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an aerospace job qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the role falls under engineer or technologist classifications recognized under USMCA. Aircraft design, avionics systems, propulsion engineering, and structural analysis positions regularly qualify. CBP will assess whether your specific job duties and degree align with an eligible occupation at the port of entry or consulate, so the job offer letter and your credentials need to match precisely.
How does TN compare to H-1B for aerospace professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for initial entry. Mexican citizens face a 5,500-per-year TN allocation, but approvals are still faster than H-1B lottery timelines. Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires advance USCIS filing and lottery selection before any start date is possible.
Can I work for a defense contractor on a TN visa?
Many defense contractors require security clearances classified for U.S. persons only, which TN visa holders cannot obtain. However, some commercial and dual-use aerospace programs at defense primes employ foreign nationals in non-classified engineering roles. You'll need to verify the specific clearance requirements for each position before investing in a TN application with that employer.
Where can I find aerospace employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help Canadian and Mexican professionals find employers with TN visa sponsorship history in aerospace and other USMCA-eligible fields. Because many aerospace companies have blanket no-sponsorship policies due to security clearance requirements, filtering for TN-sponsoring employers upfront avoids wasted applications and saves significant time in your job search.
What documents do I need to apply for TN status in an aerospace role?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter confirming the job title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required. You'll also need proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, your degree credentials, and the DS-160 if applying at a U.S. consulate. Canadians can apply directly at a land port of entry or preclearance airport without scheduling a consular appointment.
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