Lead Instructor​/Flight Manager

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Lead Instructor/Flight Manager position at Grand Forks, ND campus. Compensation: $50,000 annual, Exempt; 40 hours per week; on-site.

• Lead Manager/Flight Instructor:
  Management:
  Maintain AIMS Pilot Manager duties and responsibilities; counsels students and CFIs to improve performance; mentor students and CFIs; monitor and maintain CFI compliance with FARs and Safety Policies and Procedures; assist with CFI hiring and training; suggest improvements for UND Flight Operations; assist in other duties as assigned; conduct student review boards; conduct observations of CFIs.
• Coordinate between management, CFIs and students; ensure CFIs and students are aware of organizational goals; participate as a “Manager on Duty”; promote and participate in SMS culture; communicate with other UND departments; assist in other duties as assigned.
• Flight training and stage checks: 550 hours of student contact time; conduct advanced stage checks.
• Safety: promote and participate in SMS culture; conduct accident, incident, occurrence reviews; SRA involvement; participate in committees (ERT, Safety Council, SMS, ATC); assist the Director of Aviation with requests and projects.

• Strong oral and written communications skills; ability to make sound training and safety decisions.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent flight training/experience.
• Experience with FARs and Part 141 Pilot School Operations.
• Required FAA Ratings:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
  • Single and Multi Engine Ratings
  • Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating – Airplane
  • Class III Medical Rating
• Criminal History Background Check completion.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Multi-engine Instructor Rating.

Submit cover letter and resume by closing date for position.

PLEASE NOTE:

For a successful screening, review all minimum requirements above and outline how you meet them in your application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time;
Applications close: 09 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time