Cody Pinnick

Cody Pinnick is a skilled aviation professional with extensive experience in flight instruction and management. Currently serving as a Flight Instructor at the UND Aerospace Foundation since March 2021, Cody trains candidates for Private, Instrument, and Commercial certifications under Part 141 regulations in Piper Single Engine Aircraft. Concurrently, Cody has been a Chick-Fil-A Manager since May 2018, leading a team of 20-30 individuals to deliver exceptional customer service. Previous roles include Flight Instructor at GFK Wings LLC, Barista at Starbucks, and Line Handler at Signature Flight Support. Cody also served in the US Navy as an Aviation Electrician, specializing in the maintenance of the P-3C Orion and MH-60R aircraft. Cody holds a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation from the University of North Dakota, where studies were completed from 2018 to 2021.