Helping Owner-Pilots Fly Like Professionals

Advanced IFR training, turbine transition, and operational mentorship built on military, airline, and corporate aviation experience

Safe • Legal • Efficient Operations

Helping you protect your family, passengers, and investment

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Professional Training Programs

Owner-Pilot Mentorship

Epic E1000 GX/AX Initial & Factory Recurrent Training

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Supervised Operating Experience (SOE)

Whether you're transitioning into an Epic E1000 or Cirrus SF50, or you're returning for your annual Epic recurrent training, the goal is the same: building professional-level operational proficiency—not simply checking a box.

For Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet pilots, I provide Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) and ongoing owner-pilot mentorship. Real-world cross-country flying develops proficiency in flight planning, automation management, IFR procedures, and sound decision-making while completing required supervised hours.

As an Epic Check Instructor (ECI), I’m authorized to conduct the in-aircraft portion of Epic Aircraft’s initial training program following simulator training at Epic in Bend, Oregon, as well as its 2-day recurrent training program for the E1000 GX/AX. Instruction is tailored to your experience and real-world missions, with an emphasis on sound judgment, aircraft knowledge, and operational proficiency.

Ground instruction covers systems, powerplant operations, high-altitude physiology, and turbine-specific emergency procedures. Flight training consists of maneuvers with simulated emergencies and real-world cross-country operations in actual conditions.

Cirrus SR22T owner-pilot training with Tim Decker at Sporty's Pilot Shop during advanced IFR and turbine transition instruction.

Program Details

AIRCRAFT - CLIENT-SUPPLIED

PREREQUISITE - INSTRUMENT-RATED

Epic E1000 GX/AX — In-Aircraft Initial Training & Authorized 2-Day Recurrent Training

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet — Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) & Owner-Pilot Mentorship

Epic & SF50 — Insurance-Required Mentor Flying, Subject to Insurer Approval

LOCATION - BASED IN NASHVILLE TN / CAN TRAVEL NATIONWIDE

GROUP SIZE - TYPICALLY 1-ON-1 / NO MORE THAN 2

PRICING - DAY RATE + TRAVEL EXPENSES

Cirrus SF50 owner - Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) training by SF50 Instructor Tim Decker.
Epic E1000 AX owner-pilot mentorship and recurrent training by Epic Factory Trained (EFTI) Instructor Tim Decker.

Meet Tim Decker

Every pilot earns a certificate. Developing true operational proficiency is a lifelong process.

Throughout my military, corporate, and airline career, I've been fortunate to fly some of the world's most advanced aircraft while learning from exceptional leaders. Those experiences shaped the way I fly—and today they shape the way I mentor.

My passion is helping owner-pilots bridge the gap between certification and operational proficiency by applying practical lessons learned from military, airline, and corporate aviation to everyday Part 91 flying. Whether you're transitioning to turbine aircraft, preparing for recurrent training, or simply looking to become a more confident and capable pilot, my goal is straightforward: helping you protect your family, your passengers, and your investment through safe, legal, and efficient operations.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, I am available for Part 91 contract flying, owner-pilot mentorship, aviation consulting, supervised operating experience (SOE), recurrent training, and corporate flight operations support.

Experience you can trust

16,000+ Flight hours

USAF: T-38, U-2, F-117 Pilot, U-2 Squadron Commander

Type Ratings: Boeing 757/767, Phenom 100, Phenom 300, HondaJet, Cirrus SF50, Authorized T-38

Epic Check Instructor (ECI) — Initial & Recurrent Flight Training

Cirrus SR22 Owner and Instructor in all SR22 models

U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft reflecting Tim Decker's military aviation experience and operational decision-making expertise.
Boeing 757 Captain Tim Decker during Part 121 airline operations, bringing professional airline standards to owner-pilot mentorship.
One-on-one SF50 owner-pilot mentorship and advanced IFR training with Tim Decker during real-world flight instruction.
U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk fighter pilot experience forming the foundation of Tim Decker's professional aviation instruction and mentorship.
Tim Decker providing one-on-one owner-pilot mentorship and advanced IFR instruction in a modern glass cockpit turbine aircraft.
Tim Decker with aviation colleague and family during professional flight operations.

what to expect

Cross-country flight over the San Francisco Bay during Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) and owner-pilot operational mentoring.

  1. Initial consultation to discuss your goals, experience, and aircraft.

  2. Ground instruction tailored to your aircraft, experience, and typical missions.

  3. Scenario-based flight training focused on real-world decision-making in your airplane.

  4. Cross-country operations into busy Class B and C airports, including SIDs, STARs, mountain flying, and IFR operations tailored to your typical missions.

  5. Epic Authorized 2-Day Recurrent Training for owners seeking to maintain proficiency while satisfying Epic Aircraft's recurrent training requirements.

  6. Continued mentorship after training to support your ongoing growth as a safe, confident, and proficient owner-pilot.

TESTIMONIALS

LinkedIn recommendation highlighting Tim Decker's expertise in owner-pilot mentorship, aviation decision-making, and professional flight instruction.
LinkedIn recommendations from Epic E1000 owner-pilots describing Tim Decker's Epic Aircraft instruction, turbine transition training, and owner-pilot mentorship.

Schedule a consultation

Tell me about your aviation goals. Whether you're transitioning to turbine aircraft, seeking recurrent training, or looking for contract pilot support, I'd be happy to discuss how I can help.

Helping families travel safely through professional owner-pilot training, advanced IFR instruction, and operational proficiency.