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Myles Yang is an Embraer ERJ-170/175 First Officer at Envoy Air, where he operates within the American Airlines regional network. He holds an unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. His professional background spans airline operations, flight instruction, university teaching, international collaboration, and professional music performance.
Before joining Envoy Air, Yang served as a flight instructor at Murfreesboro Aviation. He is an FAA-certificated Gold Seal Flight Instructor, holding CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates, as well as Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) certificates. He completed the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) through Delta Professional Services and he also holds an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
His experience as a flight instructor and university educator has shaped a disciplined and collaborative approach to aviation. Throughout his training and professional flying, he has emphasized safety, standardization, effective communication, crew resource management, and continuous learning. His background in teaching has also strengthened his ability to explain complex concepts, adapt to different learning styles, and contribute constructively within a team-oriented environment.
Beginning in Fall 2026, Yang will pursue a Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management at Purdue University. As part of his graduate education, he plans to complete certificates in Aviation Financial Management, Aviation Safety Management, and Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems. This academic work will complement his airline experience by expanding his knowledge of safety management systems, aviation finance, organizational leadership, emerging aerospace technologies, and the broader operational environment of the airline industry.
Before transitioning to professional aviation, Yang developed an extensive career as a university educator and professional musician. He taught at Middle Tennessee State University and Columbus State University and served for four years as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Bloomington.
Yang earned his Doctor of Music degree in Music Literature and Performance from Indiana University, with minors in Music Theory and Music Education. He also holds a Master's degree from Yale University and a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. He received a graduate fellowship at Indiana University, a full-tuition scholarship with a stipend at Yale University, and significant merit-based scholarship support during his undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University. His principal teachers included William Ludwig, Kathleen McLean, Frank Morelli, and Wendy Rose.
As a university educator, Yang presented masterclasses at the University of Kentucky, University of South Carolina, University of Alabama, Miami University, University of Central Florida, Appalachian State University, Illinois State University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Northern Iowa, University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Stephen F. Austin State University, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
As a soloist, Yang premiered a double bassoon concerto with Kathleen McLean and the Thailand Philharmonic during the opening gala concert of the 2023 International Double Reed Society Conference. He was the First Prize winner of the 2013 International Double Reed Society Young Artist Bassoon Competition and a two-time winner of the Western Michigan University School of Music Concerto Competition.
His concerto performances with the Western Michigan University orchestra included works by Mozart and Hummel and were broadcast by WMUK, a National Public Radio affiliate. He also performed a Vivaldi concerto at the 2013 International Double Reed Society Conference. Yang became a member of the International Double Reed Society in 2013 and was invited to join Pi Kappa Lambda, the National Music Honor Society, in 2016.
Yang’s orchestral career included serving as Principal Bassoon of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in Georgia and the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra in Iowa. He also held positions or performed with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, and Puerto Rico International Chamber Orchestra.
His orchestral performances have been presented through television broadcasts and international livestreams. His recording experience includes film, production-library, and video game music, including projects associated with Ubisoft.
In addition to performing and teaching, Yang is an arranger and editor of modern performing editions and new repertoire for the bassoon. His published work includes arrangements of all eight Mozart wind concertos for bassoon through Potenza Music.
Yang was also a founding staff member of the National Youth Orchestra of China. As an orchestra manager, he helped organize international tours and supported hundreds of young musicians performing throughout the world. This work required leadership, logistical planning, cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and close coordination among musicians, faculty members, administrators, and partner organizations.
Yang’s experiences in aviation, education, music, and international leadership share a common foundation: preparation, precision, communication, teamwork, and the ability to perform consistently in demanding environments. He continues to bring these qualities to the flight deck while advancing his professional knowledge through airline experience and graduate study.
He is committed to building a long-term airline career and contributing to an organizational culture centered on safety, professionalism, mentorship, operational excellence, and respect for both colleagues and passengers.