Aviation Lab Assistant at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• 17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 10 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

• Configure flight simulation software on the Aviation Department's VAPT device


• Integrate software and hardware solutions to provide simulation experiences that are useful to Aviation students and faculty


• Support classroom use of the VAPT for selected courses (327, 428, etc.)


• Work with Aerospace Network staff and Aviation Department faculty to develop training solutions

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism


• Communication


• Technology


• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Detailed knowledge of PC-based flight simulation software, specifically Lockheed Martin Prepar3D


• Experience with using additional software tools and plugins to create a functional multi-monitor flight deck environment


• Experience integrating physical flight controls and other flight deck hardware into a PC-based flight simulation


• Background in aviation


• Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester


• 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.

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 application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.


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