Campus Operations Lead

Epic Flight Academy, Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary $60,000

Retention bonus

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Epic Flight Academy, Inc. is seeking a Campus Operations Lead to oversee the Denison, Texas flight training campus.

You will provide daily leadership to Flight Instructors, organize training schedules, and coordinate aircraft operations between the campus and other departments. This full-time role requires a current CFI/CFII, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to balance student interaction with aircraft coordination in a busy training environment.

Qualifications

• Current CFI and CFII certificates.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other common applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Flight Instructors.
• Organize and coordinate flight training schedules based on campus activity.
• Manage the overall daily operation of the flight training location.
• Collaborate with other departments to support campus operations.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance with maintenance personnel and vendors.
• Monitor and respond to campus email communications.
• Welcome prospective students and provide tours of the facility.
• Maintain clean, organized aircraft and campus facilities.
• Address day-to-day operational needs to keep training activities running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

CFI/CFII

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Position Overview:

Epic Flight Academy is seeking an experienced Campus Operations Lead to provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of our Denison, Texas (GYI) flight training campus. This position combines operational oversight with hands‑on leadership of our flight instructor team and serves as an important connection between the Denison campus and other departments throughout Epic Flight Academy.The ideal candidate is an experienced CFI/CFII who is organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing instructor leadership, student interaction, aircraft coordination, and the daily needs of a busy flight training environment. This is a full‑time position.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Campus Operations Lead, you will help ensure the Denison campus operates safely, efficiently, and professionally. Responsibilities include:

• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Flight Instructors
• Organize and coordinate flight training schedules based on campus activity and training needs
• Manage the overall daily operation of the flight training location
• Communicate and collaborate with other company departments to support campus operations
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance with company maintenance personnel and outside vendors
• Monitor and respond to campus email communications
• Welcome prospective students and provide tours of the training facility
• Help maintain professional, clean, and organized aircraft and campus facilities
• Address day‑to‑day operational needs and help keep training activities running efficiently

Candidates should possess:

• Current CFI and CFII certificates
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced flight training environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other common computer applications

Preferred Flight Experience:

• 1,000 hours of dual instruction
• 2,000 hours of total flight time

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, as well as frequent use of the hands. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Compensation:

• $60,000 annual salary
• $5,000 retention bonus after completion of the first year
• Performance-based bonus structure