Lead Instructor, Flight Manager

Salary/Position Classification

• $50,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

To provide leadership and oversight to a group of flight instructors and their assigned students. The Lead Flight Instructor also conducts advanced flight training and stage checks.

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Lead Manager/Flight Instructor: Management
  • Maintain AIMS Pilot Manager duties and responsibilities.
  • Counsels students and CFI’s to improve performance.
  • Mentor students and CFIs to improve performance.
  • Monitor and maintain CFI compliance with appropriate FARs and Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Assist with CFI hiring and new hire training.
  • Suggest changes for the improvement of any aspect to UND Flight Operations.
  • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the asst. Chief or Chief Flight Instructor.
  • Conduct student review boards.
  • Conduct observations of CFI’s conducting training. 
•  Operations Liaison
  • Between management and the CFI’s and students.
  • Ensure assigned CFI’s and students are aware of organizational goals and objectives.
  • Participates as a “Manager on Duty”.
  • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
  • Communicates with other UND departments as appropriate.
  • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the Asst. Chief or Chief Flight Instructor. 
•  Flight training and stage checks
  • 550 hours of student contact time.
  • Conduct advanced stage checks. 
•  Safety
  • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
  • Accident, Incident, occurrence reviews.
  • SRA involvement.
  • Participation in various committees; ERT, Safety Council, SMS, ATC.
  • Assist the Dir. Of Aviation with any request, concern or project. 

Required Competencies

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to make sound training and safety decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent flight training/experience.
• Must have experience with of FAR’s and Part 141 Pilot School Operations.
• Required FAA Ratings:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
  • Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating (CFI, CFII) – Airplane.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-engine Instructor Rating.
• Class III Medical Rating.

To Apply

Submit all application materials by the closing date for the position.