Pilot Flight Operations

Pilot Flight Operations

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Inspire the journey of flight globally 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 by conducting demonstration flights, attending trade shows, providing company transportation and customer support.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate company and customer aircraft globally in compliance with FAA and ICAO regulations, and all local operating procedures. Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.

  • Attends training as required. Training will include: Initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures training, crew coordination training, international procedures training, and other training as deemed necessary by management.

  • Performs 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.

  • Conduct flights in furtherance of sales demonstration and marketing support. Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.

  • Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.

  • Always maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations.

  • Embody Textron Aviation’s values to complete our collective mission and achieve our vision.

  • Assist in promoting all Textron Aviation products.

  • Demonstrate a solution-driven mindset and ability to deal with ambiguity

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Aviation Science or related field preferred. Or in lieu of degree a minimum of 5 years relative industry experience required.

  • International operating experience preferred

  • Experience in Textron Aviation aircraft models preferred

  • Minimum 2000 flight hours required

  • Minimum 500 hours of turbine required

  • Minimum 250 turbine PIC preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • US Passport or ability to successfully obtain is required

  • Ability to travel globally unrestricted is required

  • FAA Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (MEI) preferred

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and Single/Multi-Engine Land ratings required, ATP preferred

  • FAA Second Class medical or better, with ability to obtain an FAA First Class medical required

  • FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) required

  • FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate (CFII) preferred.

  • Familiarity with digital/glass flight decks preferred

  • Must have a valid driver's license

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

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.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit for more information on the tax credit.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Job Posting: 05/08/2026, 10:30:58 AM
Job Number: 341755

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