Epic Flight Academy has locations across the US, including Jacksonville, Ocala, Tallahassee, and New Smyrna Beach. It acts as both a flight and aircraft mechanic school. Their main campus is close to NASA, so you can expect exceptional flight conditions.
An appealing feature is the fact that graduates of the FAA-certified Part 141 program are often recruited by major airlines. This means you can be paid an attractive pilot’s salary straight after qualifying, and with a track record of graduates who work in more than 300+ airlines, that’s a good guarantee.
The school uses Piper and Cessna aircraft and is an approved service center for the latter. In addition to glass cockpit aircraft, there’s also a flight simulator to cut both costs and time. Prices are competitive, and you can go from zero hours to full qualification if you need to.
Their homepage gives you a glimpse of where you could be after completing your course, which lists where their recent graduates are working at. Those aspiring to become an aircraft mechanic rather can get qualified in as little as 19 months. This also opens up careers in theme parks and space launches, as well as general aviation.