Production Flight Test Pilot
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JOB SUMMARY:
The production flight test and delivery pilot is responsible for conducting production flight testing and customer delivery flights to ensure a thoroughly tested, quality aircraft is delivered and ensuring all production aircraft comply with the applicable FAA, Textron Aviation specs and customer quality standards. Customer support flights involving off-site trips as well as flight testing after major repair and modification.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Production flight testing of new Citations and other Textron Aviation products.
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Aircraft delivery of new Citations and other Textron Aviation products.
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Customer support activities to include flight testing aircraft after major modifications or repairs.
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Travel to off-site facilities for aircraft delivery and customer support.
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Adaptability to adapt to a dynamic flight schedule
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Perform production test flights, required ground inspections and aircraft delivery flights of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA and Textron Aviation FT's.
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Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.
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Record aircraft discrepancies in a thorough and precise manner and maintain aircraft documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
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Provide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.
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Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.
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Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
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Maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s Degree required in: Business Management, Aerospace, or other related fields
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FAA Commercial Multi-engine rating required
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2,500 hours total time required
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500 hours multi-engine required
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1000 Pilot in Command
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Level will be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to obtain a valid US Passport required
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Ability to support off-site travel for customer support and deliveries
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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FAA First Class Medical required, First Class Medical
The above statements 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, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Flight Operations
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 5 % of the Time
Job Posting
10/16/2023, 2:05:41 PM