Epic Aircraft | Instructor

Aviation Flight Instructor

About Epic Aircraft

Epic Aircraft is a distinguished manufacturer of high-performance, all-carbon fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. The company is recognized for its dedication to innovation, safety, and operational excellence within the aviation sector. Situated in Bend, Oregon, Epic Aircraft fosters a dynamic work environment complemented by the region's scenic beauty and abundant outdoor activities. The organization actively seeks skilled and inventive individuals aspiring to build a career in the aerospace industry.

Position Overview: Flight Instructor

As a key member of the Flight Department, the Flight Instructor is responsible for instructing in and operating the world's fastest single-engine turboprop, the Epic E1000. This role ensures safe aircraft operation and delivers exceptional customer service to clients and passengers. Primary duties encompass flight training, execution of corporate missions, post-maintenance flight testing, and other assigned duties as required. Comprehensive initial factory training on the Epic E1000 will be provided at no cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide standardized initial and recurrent ground and flight instruction specifically for E1000 pilots.
• Serve as Pilot in Command for Epic aircraft during corporate flight missions, including repositioning, ferry flights, internal training, and delivery acceptance flights.
• Maintain effective communication with clients before and after training engagements.
• Proactively escalate client and internal issues to ensure an outstanding customer experience and foster a collaborative workplace.
• Facilitate the resolution of discrepancies identified on newly delivered and corporate aircraft.
• Operate Epic aircraft in strict adherence to applicable regulations and company policies.
• Perform all necessary preflight preparations, including thorough weather assessments.
• Make and communicate timely, accurate decisions regarding flight safety.
• Complete all required documentation for flights and travel expenses.
• Maintain an advanced level of aircraft knowledge, serving as a model aviator, instructor, and representative of Epic Aircraft.

Additional Duties May Include:

• Providing airshow sales support.
• Conducting Delivery Acceptance flights.
• Delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertaking special projects and assignments as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and professional experience.
• Current and active FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI and CFII) certificate.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) with Instrument Airplane rating.
• Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine (ASE) with Instrument Airplane rating.
• Current FAA 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 1500 hours of Total Flight Time.
• Minimum of 750 hours of Authorized Instructor Time.
• Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) currency.
• No recorded violations.
• Detailed understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), air traffic control procedures, and aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• A current, valid U.S. Passport is mandatory.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience operating turbine aircraft in IFR conditions, congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and at night.
• Recent instructing experience in military, Part 142, Part 141, or General Aviation environments.
• Recent instructing experience in turboprop or turbofan aircraft.
• Recent instructing experience with advanced avionics systems (e.g., Garmin G1000 NXi).
• Experience providing instruction in simulators or training devices.
• Previous corporate flight operations experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Previous experience in training course development.

Why Join Epic Aircraft?

• On-the-job training and clear advancement opportunities.
• Access to the exclusive Epic Aircraft Flying Club.
• Company-provided paid time off.
• An additional paid week off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Discretionary year-end bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package: 100% paid health, vision, and dental for employees, with 50% coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company matching program.
• Performance-based pay increases.
• A friendly team environment with engaging company events.

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Epic Aircraft does not accept third-party staffing or hiring solicitation requests.