2027 Entry Level - Pilot Flight Operations (Pilot Development Program)
Textron Aviation
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Job summary
Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an entry-level Pilot Flight Operations professional to join the Pilot Development Program. This role emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure to drive early career growth and aviation expertise.
The role involves flying, ground instruction, and support activities across the piston fleet, adhering to FAA/ICAO regulations and Textron policies while building operational readiness and customer-facing skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science or related field.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and SEL/MEL.
- FAA Second Class medical (or better) with ability to obtain First Class.
- CFI and CFII certificates required.
- Minimum 800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given.
- US Passport or ability to obtain.
- FAA MEI preferred.
- FAA Complex and High-performance endorsements preferred.
- Previous classroom experience as a ground instructor preferred.
- Familiarity with digital/glass flight decks preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
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 the 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. Comply with all regulations and local operating procedures.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes, and updates.
- Attend training as required, including: initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures training, crew coordination training, international procedures training, and other training as deemed necessary by management.
- Perform 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 maintain safety as the prime consideration for all operations.
Education
Job description
2027 Entry Level - Pilot Flight Operations (Pilot Development Program)
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
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.
- 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 the 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. Comply with all regulations and local operating procedures.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes, and updates.
- Attend training as required, including: initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures training, crew coordination training, international procedures training, and other training as deemed necessary by management.
- Perform 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 maintain safety as the prime consideration for all operations.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Aviation Science or related degree.
- 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.
- 800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given required.
- US Passport or ability to successfully obtain is required.
- 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.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
- Competitive compensation.
- Day-one health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Alternative work schedules at select locations.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
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.
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342073
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