Flight Ops Internship: Hands-On Aviation Instruction

All Aviation Jobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a summer internship in Wichita where you will design and deliver aviation experiences as part of the flight instructor team. You will gain hands‑on teaching experience and work toward FAA certifications while supporting club members and internal training programs.

You will be expected to maintain safety, conduct classroom and flight instruction, and comply with all FAA/ICAO regulations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and Single
• 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
• 50 hours dual given
• 25 hours night
• 25 hours IMC
• Multi-Engine Land
• FAA Complex and High-performance endorsements
• Previous classroom experience as a ground instructor
• Familiarity with digital/glass flight decks

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 processing member paperwork and answering 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

Ground school

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating

FAA Second Class medical or better

CFI and CFII certificates

200 hours PIC

50 hours PIC in previous 12 months

Job description

Textron Aviation is offering a summer internship in Wichita where you will design and deliver aviation experiences as part of the flight instructor team. You will gain hands‑on teaching experience and work toward FAA certifications while supporting club members and internal training programs.

You will be expected to maintain safety, conduct classroom and flight instruction, and comply with all FAA/ICAO regulations.