Part-Time - Certified Flight Instructor

UND Careers; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota is seeking a part-time Flight Instructor - Airplane to provide flight instruction to aviation students. A valid Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate and FAA medical are required to apply.

This non-benefited, 10-hour/week position is not remote and requires on-campus presence. The role involves delivering high-quality flight training, excellent customer service, adherence to UND standards, and maintaining proficiency while ensuring accurate records and active SMS

Qualifications

• 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.
• Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or related field

Job description

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 identityand 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.