Bell Training Academy Pilot

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and wellness services

Job summary

Bell Training Academy Pilot in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced instructor to deliver ground and simulator training for Bell aircraft, covering visual and instrument flight, flight/ground courseware, and safety procedures. This role involves frequent collaboration with customers and a willingness to travel globally as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years helicopter experience, CFI/CFII, FAA compliance, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years helicopter aviation experience.
• Commercial rotorcraft operations knowledge preferred.
• CFI/CFII certification required; AGI for ground instructors is a plus.
• At least 1000 hours total helicopter time.
• At least 500 hours as instructor pilot.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Ensure flight safety and maintenance interface for aircraft preparation.
• Comply with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements.
• Travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.
• May work shifts outside 8am-5pm as business demand requires.
• Provide subject matter expertise during sales/marketing flights.

Skills

Helicopter experience

Rotorcraft license

CFI/CFII

1000 hours total helicopter time

500 hours as instructor pilot

FAA license integrity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Tools

Excel

MS Projects

Job description

Bell Training Academy Pilot

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Training Academy Team

Bring your experience and ideas and help us instruct clients/customers on Bell aircraft regarding aircraft systems, planning considerations and in-flight operations using classroom, training devices, flight simulators and aircraft flight training in various Bell models. Opportunity for worldwide off-site travel is required for providing academic and flight training to our global customer base plan and execute aircraft flights around the world. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and employees. You'll be able to support return to service flights, sales / marketing flights, and ferry flights both domestically and internationally on an as needed basis.

What you'll be doing as Bell Training Academy Pilot (BTA Pilot)

• Responsible for delivering academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Responsible for following flight safety and practice area procedures along with interfacing with maintenance facility group to ensure aircraft are adequately prepared for flight.
• Compliance with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements
• May travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.
• May work shifts outside of 8am-5pm schedule as required by the business demand.
• Provide subject matter expertise during sales / marketing flights.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Must have at least 5 years of Helicopter Aviation experience
• Commercial Rotorcraft license
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors)
• At least 1000 hours total time in helicopters
• At least 500 hours as instructor pilot
• No revocation of any pilot’s license by the FAA or regulatory agencies.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet department objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, attention to detail, and goal oriented
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects

Preferences:

• ATP - Rotorcraft
• NVG
• 500 hours of instrument experience
• High familiarity of Bell products - certifications/qualifications received for Bell model aircraft is a plus
• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Increased level based on instruction time in aircraft
• Prior experience instructing for other Civil Aviation Authorities
• Prior experience completing FAA/EASA audits
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion while working under pressure of deadlines and priority changes.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be on a 5-day week work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/02/2026, 8:56:47 AM
Job Number: 344816