Textron Aviation is seeking to fill an entry-level Pilot Flight Operations position as part of its Pilot Development Program in Wichita, KS, starting in 2027. This role involves contributing to general aviation experiences and supporting customer operations on iconic aircraft.

About the Role

This entry-level opportunity is designed for individuals to build professional and technical skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development within Textron Aviation. Responsibilities include acting as a flight and ground instructor for customer entitlement training, conducting exercise flights and flight shadowing for sales demonstrations and marketing support, and operating company and customer aircraft globally in compliance with all applicable FAA and ICAO regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Embody Textron Aviation’s values to achieve collective mission and vision.
Serve as a flight and ground instructor for customer entitlement training in piston fleet aircraft.
Perform exercise flights and flight shadowing for sales demonstration flights and marketing support.
Operate company and customer aircraft globally, adhering to all applicable FAA and ICAO regulations and local operating procedures.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes, and updates.
Attend required training, including initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures, crew coordination, and international procedures.
Complete office tasks such as expense report and flight log preparation, international planning, and aircraft flight manual updates.
Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines, and responsibilities.
Communicate noteworthy issues to department personnel.
Prioritize safety in all operations.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science or a related field.
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and Single/Multi-Engine Land ratings.
FAA Second Class medical certificate or better, with the ability to obtain an FAA First Class medical.
FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) and FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate (CFII).
Minimum of 800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given.

Qualifications

Possession of a US Passport or the ability to successfully obtain one.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

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