Part-Time - Certified Flight Instructor

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10 hours/week-varied schedule 
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. This position is to serve as a Flight Instructor - Airplane, providing flight instruction to students enrolled in aviation academic courses with flight labs at the University of North Dakota. A valid Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate and medical must be held to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The following are the required duties and responsibilities for this position:
  • Provide the highest quality of flight training to students.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Follow the TCO requirements & standards that apply to each student.
  • Teach and adhere to appropriate UND standardization manual.
  • Maintain pilot proficiency.
  • Display professionalism.
  • Accurate record keeping.
  • Adhere & promote the Safety Management System (SMS).

Qualified candidates are required to appear in person for interviewing and the pre-hire written exam, starting December 7, 2026.

Required Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other in a close environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold, or actively working on a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, or related field.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate & instrument Rating - Airplane.
• Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane (CFI).
• Valid FAA Medical Certificate.
• Experience as a student or flight instructor in a Part 141 training program.
• 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

• Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane (CFII).
• G1000 experience.

To Apply

• For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
  • Resume

PLEASE NOTE:

• For a successful screening, be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above, and outline how you meet those requirements in your resume. Additional information may be attached if needed.
• If you are a current UND student, or were previous, apply via the internal process. If you no longer have access to UND Foreflight, contact

  und.cfi.hiring@und.edu

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• If hired, you are required to be in Grand Forks and able to attend new employee training starting January 4, 2027.