Q & A with UND

Monday, 20 April 2020 by

Chad Martin took some time out to talk about the University of North Dakota’s (UND) world renown aviation program and how they successfully integrate simulators into their training.

FRASCA: Tell us about your position with UND?

CM: I’m the Fleet Manager and work on Special Projects for the program which means I manage the aircraft and simulator fleet and research products that help support our students and our mission. I’ve been with UND full time since 1999.

FRASCA: How many students do you have enrolled in your programs?

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