Textron Aviation | Pilot

Lead Pilot, Owner Services CJ4 - Tampa, FL

Job Number: 338172

Textron Aviation, an iconic leader in the aviation industry, inspires the journey of flight through its renowned Cessna and Beechcraft brands. As a passionate advocate for aviation, Textron Aviation empowers individuals with the freedom of flight. Joining its legacy as a global leader in private aviation presents unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, skill expansion, and career advancement. The company offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including attractive compensation and innovative benefits designed to support employees and their families from day one.

Textron Aviation is actively seeking to fill a full-time Lead Pilot position within its ProOwnership Flight Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

This role is instrumental in leading world-class flight operations, providing mentorship to a team of dedicated pilots, and delivering an exceptional ownership experience. The Lead Pilot is responsible for managing global missions, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance, and driving innovation to set new benchmarks in private aviation. This position offers a unique blend of leadership and hands-on flying responsibilities.

Primary Duties Include:

• Owner Liaison: Serves as the principal point of contact between aircraft owners and Textron Aviation, fostering clear communication, ensuring operational alignment, and upholding exceptional service standards.
• Flight Operations Leadership: Directs and mentors flight crews, oversees scheduling, and balances crew quality of life with owner expectations while maintaining global flight readiness.
• Safety & Compliance: Champions strict adherence to all relevant FAA regulations, the Flight Operations Manual, and Letters of Authorization; diligently maintains all required aircraft documentation, subscriptions, and operational certifications.
• Aircraft Readiness: Establishes and enforces rigorous standards for aircraft inspections, discrepancy reporting, and coordinated maintenance to guarantee optimal safety and performance.
• Training & Development: Maintains personal currency and proficiency, monitors crew qualifications, and facilitates recurrent training programs to uphold professional and operational excellence.
• Process Improvement: Drives innovation and promotes best practices across ProOwnership operations, recommending policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and elevate the customer experience.

Qualifications for Success

• A Bachelor's degree and a current Pilot's license are mandatory.
• Possession of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification with demonstrated skills exceeding minimum requirements is essential.
• Ability to obtain an FAA First Class Medical certificate and hold a valid U.S. passport.
• A minimum of 3,000 total logged flight hours, including 1,000 hours in turboprop, turbofan, or turbojet aircraft.
• International operating experience and familiarity with Citation or King Air aircraft are preferred.
• An FAA Flight Instructor Certification is considered a valuable asset.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet customer insurance requirements are necessary.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement: Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.