Pilot Development Program — Flight Operations (Entry Level)

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance for eligible候

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

Bachelor’s degree 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 CFII

800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given

US Passport or ability to obtain

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

Job description

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.