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Assistant Chief CFI-Flight Training Manager - Internal Only

Assistant Chief CFI-Flight Training Manager - Internal Only

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

$75K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Assistant Chief CFI-Flight Training Manager - Internal Only

Apply now Job no: H498320
Work type: Full-time Staff, Internal
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Aviation/UAS

This position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates will not be reviewed or considered. Salary/Position Classification
  • $75,000+ 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 the airplane flight training courses by working with flight instructors, students, and the various departments throughout UND Flight Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assistant Chief Flight Instructor:
    • Counsel/advise CFI's on TCO content, requirements and flight records.
    • Ensure compliance with FAR Part 141.
    • Work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for responsibilities assigned.
    • Certify student records for Part 141 graduation. 
  • Employee coaching, communication, leadership and development:
    • Participation with Flight Operations Meeting, CFI Workshops and Safety Seminars.
    • Counsels students and CFI's to improve performance.
    • Mentor students and CFI's to improve performance.
    • Mentor assigned lead Flight Instructors.
  • Flight Training Manager:
    • Address questions and concerns from students, parents, and clients.
    • Manage, revise, and write training course outlines.
    • Conduct various meetings with students, employees, and clients.
    • Flight records.
    • Student groups.
    • Freshman orientations.
    • Flight training oversight associated with the academic courses in the undergraduate program and UND Aerospace Foundation contract training.
    • Suggest changes for the improvement of any aspect to UND Flight Operations.
    • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the Director of Flight Operations or Chief Flight Instructor.
    • Conduct student review boards.
    • Assume Chief CFI duties and responsibilities in their absence. 
  • Flight training and stage checks:
    • 200 hours of student contact time.
    • Conduct advanced stage checks.
  • Safety:
    • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
    • Accident, incident, occurrence reviews.
    • Safety risk assessment (SRA) involvement.
    • Participation in various committees; ERT, Safety Council, SMS, ATC.
    • Manager of Duty responsibilities.
    • Assist the Director of Aviation Safety with any request, concern, or project. 
Required Competencies
  • Performs with a high degree of self-direction and motivation.
  • Ability to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate team actions.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation, or related field; or equivalent education and experience.
  • Previous supervisory and managerial experience in Part 141 flight training.
  • Required FAA Ratings:
    • Commercial pilot certificate, single and multi-engine class ratings, and instrument airplane rating.
    • FAA Certified flight instructor airplane, single-engine and multi-engine, and instrument airplane rating.
    • Valid FAA Medical certificate.
  • Meet the minimum requirements in Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 141.36(b), requiring:
    • 500 Hours of pilot in command time and flight instructor experience, acquired as either a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year, and a total of 250 hours dual given or 500 total flight hours.
  • 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
  • Experience with UND Aerospace operations and flight training programs.
  • Experience with UND Policies and Procedures including but not limited to: travel, human resources, purchasing, and safety protocols.
  • Experience with UND Aerospace Aviation Information Management System (AIMS) software.
  • FAA Certified flight instructor airplane multi-engine.
To Apply

Submit application material by the deadline for the position.

Advertised: 08 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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