Aero/Aviation - UAS Associate

Description

The UAS Associate position fulfills the need for the increased demand for instructors for Avit 126, 238, 337, 419 and 438; assist UAS flight operations in the areas: Student instruction, evaluation, lesson plan development and records management, provide general support functions related to: Flight operations, systems maintenance, testing and evaluation.  In addition, this position provides UAS program robustness through cross training and generalized support for academic instructors.   Will perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chair of the UAS Program or designee.

Duties & Responsibilities

• UAS Flight Instructor
  • Conduct Ground, Flight and FTD instruction.
  • Follow prescribed curriculum.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Monitor and evaluate student checks.
  • Maintain superior training standards.
  • Maintain currency in UAS aircraft systems.
  • Assist in safely conducting UAS flight operations adhering to SMS principles, processes, and procedures.
• Course Content Development Certify flight records.
  • Assist with development of undergraduate lesson content and course development.
  • Develop and Incorporate instructional aids.
  • Assist in fleet inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
  • Assist in fleet management and inventory.
• UAS Operations Liaison
  • Between flight operations management and instructor/students.
  • Coordinate ground academics and flight training within JDOSAS.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture throughout UAS Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Chair of the UAS Program or designee
  • Generally consists of, but not limited to the following:
    • Develop, monitor, and maintain policies and procedures
    • Maintain adequate amount of content of contact time.
    • Recommend Improvements for training and safety.
    • Assist in research and promotion of UAS program

Required Competencies

• Motivated self-starter with ability to perform without direct supervision. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions concerning training problems Good team building skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation
• Working knowledge of both UAS Aircraft and UAS simulators
• Working knowledge of UND UAS program.
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Operator
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor
• Successful completion of criminal history records 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UAS Operations
• ScanEagle UAS experience
• Predator UAS experience
• Computer networking experience

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$35,568/Full-Time/Exempt

Work Schedule/Start Date Variable work schedule as needed.

Benefits Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

NOTE:  Please submit attachments as .pdf files.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

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