Flight Instructor

Epic Aircraft•Bend, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Epic Aircraft is seeking a Flight Instructor to join their Flight Department. This role involves instructing in and operating the Epic E1000, the fastest single-engine turboprop aircraft, ensuring safe operations and providing excellent customer service. The position offers initial factory training at no cost and is located in Bend, Oregon, a region known for its outdoor recreation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and work experience
Current and active FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI and CFII)
Commercial Pilot ASEL, Instrument Airplane
Flight Instructor ASE, Instrument Airplane
Current 1st or 2nd Class Medical
1500 hours Total
750 hours Authorized Instructor
IFR Current
No Violations
Detailed knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, air traffic control procedures, and aircraft systems
Confidentiality and Discretion
A Current Valid U.S. Passport is Required
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Providing standardized Initial and Recurrent ground and flight instruction to E1000 pilots
Acting as pilot in command of Epic aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, including repositioning, ferry, internal training, post maintenance flights and delivery acceptance flights
Maintaining communication with clients before and after training events
Escalating client and internal issues as appropriate to promote an amazing customer experience and collegial workplace
Facilitating the resolution of discrepancies on newly delivered and corporate aircraft
Operating Epic aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and Epic company policies
Performing all required preflight preparation (including weather assessments)
Making and communicating timely and accurate decisions regarding the safety of flight
Completing all necessary paperwork and documentation for flights and travel expenses
Maintaining a deep level of aircraft knowledge and being a model aviator, flight instructor, and Epic representative
Providing airshow sales support
Presentations to internal & external customers
Special projects and assignments as requested

Benefits

100% paid Health, Vision, and Dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
401k retirement plan with a 3% matching program
Company provided paid time off accrued each year
Seven paid holidays each year
Paid company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day
Discretionary year-end bonus program
Performance-based pay increases
Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club
Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
Supportive team environment and company-sponsored events