Flight Instructor Intern: Hands-On Aviation Mentorship

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship and development

Real project work

Service time credited toward 401(k)

Alternative work schedules at select:

Job summary

Textron Aviation invites motivated aviation students to join as a 2027 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor) in Wichita, KS. You will design and deliver aviation experiences, both in-flight and in classroom settings, supporting club members and interns.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aviation Management or related field, hold or be earning CFIs and CFII, with PIC hours. The program runs 10 weeks in summer, onsite, with FAA-compliant operations and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field with sophomore status or higher.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and Single engine
• 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
• 200 hours PIC
• 50 hours PIC in previous 12 months

Responsibilities

• Embody Textron Aviation’s values to complete our collective mission and achieve our vision.
• Act as a flight and ground school instructor for club members and interns.
• Conduct classroom instruction.
• Operate company and club aircraft within all applicable FAA and ICAO regulations. Complies with all regulations and local operating procedures.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, and equipment.
• Attends training as required.
• Performs office tasks such as but not limited to answering phones, processing member paperwork, and answering club members’ questions.
• Adhere to and support club’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and responsibilities.
• Communicate with and ensure club personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
• Always maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations.

Skills

Flight instruction

Classroom instruction

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field (sophomore+)

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and SEL

FAA Second Class medical or better (eligible for First Class)

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) & CFII

200 hours PIC

50 hours PIC in last 12 months

Job description

Textron Aviation invites motivated aviation students to join as a 2027 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor) in Wichita, KS. You will design and deliver aviation experiences, both in-flight and in classroom settings, supporting club members and interns.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aviation Management or related field, hold or be earning CFIs and CFII, with PIC hours. The program runs 10 weeks in summer, onsite, with FAA-compliant operations and mentorship.