Textron Aviation | Test Pilot
Textron Aviation is seeking a qualified Production Flight Test and Delivery Pilot in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves conducting production testing and customer delivery flights for a range of Textron Aviation jet and turboprop aircraft, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and quality standards.
About the Role
The Production Flight Test and Delivery Pilot will perform comprehensive flight testing and ground inspections on new and pre-owned Textron Aviation jet and turboprop aircraft. Responsibilities include conducting customer delivery flights, providing flight testing support after major repairs or modifications, and traveling to off-site locations for deliveries and customer support. The pilot must maintain an in-depth understanding of various aircraft models, systems, and equipment, adapt to changing flight schedules, accurately document aircraft discrepancies, and contribute to product and process improvements. Safety is paramount in all flight operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Aerospace, or a related field.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi-engine rating.
- 2,500 total flight hours.
- 500 multi-engine flight hours.
- 1,000 Pilot in Command (PIC) flight hours.
- Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Ability to obtain a valid US Passport.
- Willingness to support off-site travel for customer support and aircraft deliveries.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Eligibility to meet requirements for access to export-controlled information, if applicable.
- Comfort in learning and applying AI-enabled tools, with sound judgment in evaluating AI-generated output, and consistent use in accordance with company policy and ethical standards.