Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota. He continues to be active in flight operations as an FAA Designated Pilot and Instructor Examiner, Insitu-Certified ScanEagle UAS pilot, and a UND Chief Flight Instructor. As a DOT-certified SMS trainer, Professor Snyder is an active member of UND Executive SMS committee and Events Review Team (ERT), analyzing flight data and conducting safety risk assessments to reduce risk within the organization. He has been a leader in working with the FAA to establish Level 3 SMS acceptance of UND’s Part 141 Pilot School and Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station under the FAA Pilot Study Program.