Employment Opportunities

UND provides outstanding opportunities for flight instructors to gain valuable experience and further their careers. With an emphasis on safety, standard operating procedures, and customer service, UND flight instructors are well-prepared for their next steps in the aviation industry.

Year round, UND Flight Operations operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft. Annually, UND conducts over 110,000 hours of training with over 1,000 students on the flight schedule. UND Flight Instructors average over 100 billable hours every month with an open opportunity to work more if you prefer. UND operates with a management culture that is based on teamwork rather than micro management.

Benefits

These benefits may be available to flight instructors and are offered based on the individual instructor's education status, rating, and number of students instructing:

• CompChoice 250 Health Insurance: Summary Plan Description
• CompChoice 250 Health Insurance: Summary of Benefits and Coverage
• UNUM Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
• Employer Group Requirements for Medicare Part D Notice

Competitive Pay and Benefits - Whether you are looking for part-time work or a full-time career, UND Aerospace provides a competitive pay schedule and employer-sponsored benefits, including excellent health insurance.

Room for Advancement - Successful, self-motivated flight instructors will have opportunities to join the management team.

Flexible Schedule - With over 900 students and hours of operation from 6am to midnight, early-risers and night owls each get the opportunity to fly.

FAR 141 Curricula - The structured Part 141 curricula and supporting training materials allow the flight instructor to provide quality instruction to their students. Tools available include on-line teaching aids, podcasts, and course and maneuver guidance manuals.

Standardized Procedures - Aircraft standardization manuals provide detailed information and explanations of procedures, maneuvers, and how to perform them.

Computerized Scheduling and Records - The Aviation Information Management System (AIMS) is designed to facilitate the management of aircraft, students, flight instructors, and both flight and academic records.

Records Department - The flight records department provides support to the flight instructors and students by maintaining accurate flight records and ensuring all TSA requirements are met prior to the start of flight training.

Standards and Safety Departments - Every professional aviation organization places safety and standard operating procedures as two of their highest priorities. UND has both Safety and Standards departments to work with flight instructors and students on those respective areas.

MEI Training at Reduced Rates - For those who qualify, you can get your MEI at reduced rates.

Minimum Requirements

• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
• Valid FAA Class III Medical Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in an aviation or equivalent related field
• Ability to work in the United States

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience with a Part 141 flight training environment
• Prior experience with highly-structured and standardized flight training procedures

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references via email. We will schedule a phone interview shortly after we have received your information. For current UND students, please refer to the job posting and CFI hiring information available on the Flight Training Labs website. Send all information to Paula Bruse.

Graduate Research Assistantship to work on survey design and quantifying ecological values of renewable energy adoption in tribal communities

One graduate research assistantship is available to support a student pursuing a Masters degree with the Department of Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP). A unique feature of ESSP is providing a student-centered learning environment with expertise in hydrology, climate change, terrestrial ecosystem, physical geography, economics, and policy.

The graduate fellowship is funded through an NSF EPSCoR project to conduct research on quantifying the social value of renewable energy, and design a survey to collect data for understanding the social-economic implications as well as the potential barrier in renewable energy adoption on tribal lands. The research team is interested in recruiting a student from tribal communities with an understanding of tribal culture that can support the research team to design a cultural-relevant survey. The assistantship includes a tuition wavier and stipend depending on academic performances. Preferably, the candidate should have an academic background in STEM.

To apply for our graduate program you have to meet the minimum requirements on academics. Please refer to the UND Graduate School website for further information. More details about the master's degree in Earth System Science and Policy offered by ESSP, please refer to the ESSP website.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to know more about the position, please contact Haochi Zheng. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023 and continue until all the positions are filled.