Pilot Flight Operations (Pilot Development Program)

Textron•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Inspire globally the journey of flight in general aviation’s most iconic aircraft by sharing experiences and expert product knowledge. Work as a crew to design and create the best aviation experiences for our customers and community. Grow and develop professional and technical skills as your career advances at Textron Aviation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Aviation Science or related degree
800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given required
US Passport or ability to successfully obtain is required
Must have valid driver’s license
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and Single/Multi-Engine Land ratings
FAA Second Class medical or better, with ability to obtain an FAA First Class medical
FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) and FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate (CFII) required
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Nice To Haves

FAA Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (MEI) preferred
FAA Complex and High-performance endorsements preferred
Previous classroom experience as a ground instructor preferred
Familiarity with digital/glass flight decks preferred

Responsibilities

Embody Textron Aviation’s values to complete our collective mission and achieve our vision.
Act as a flight and ground instructor for customer entitlement training in piston fleet.
Exercise flights and flight shadow through sales demonstration flights and marketing support.
Operate company and customer aircraft globally within all applicable FAA and ICAO regulations. Complies with all regulations and local operating procedures.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.
Attends training as required. Training includes: Initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures training, crew coordination training, international procedures training, and other training as deemed necessary by management.
Performs office tasks such as expense report and flight log preparation, international planning, aircraft flight manual and approach plate updates, and other tasks normally associated with day-to-day flight operations.
Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.
Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
Always maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations.