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University of North Dakota Pilot Program

Frontier Airlines

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Job Summary

This program is designed to identify strong candidates from UND in order to provide them a structured pathway to a career as a Frontier pilot. Selected First Officers will have the ability to return to UND while on a Leave of Absence from Frontier to work as an advanced instructor for the university. If you are not a pilot from the UND program, please choose a different job to apply into.

General Hiring Requirements

  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above
  • No disciplinary records from the previous 24 calendar months
  • Successfully pass an interview with Frontier and maintain these qualifications prior to starting employment
  • Apply online via Airline Apps, airlineapps.com
  • Recommendations from at least two UND professors or administrators

Pilot Specific Hiring Requirements

  • First Class Medical with first class privileges
  • 600+ total time hours
  • No more than 1 check ride/end of course failure during the previous rolling 12 calendar months
  • No more than 2 total check ride/end of course failures in total during their pilot training at UND
  • No accidents or incidents on their pilot record
  • No certificate enforcement action (pending or adjudicated) on their pilot record
  • ATP or restricted ATP license preferred, or ability to obtain license when experience permits (need to be able to provide required documentation)
  • FCC Radio Operator's Permit
  • Valid U.S. passport, with machine-readable print, and the ability to travel in and out of the United States
  • Legal right to work in, and travel freely in and out of, the United States
  • Available any time of the day, any day of the week, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights
  • Ability to relocate or commute
  • Ability and desire to maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Preferred

  • Leaders within their communities
  • Members of club or organizations
  • Community service oriented

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.