2027 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor)

2027 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor)

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Inspire the journey of flight in general aviation’s most iconic aircraft by sharing experiences and expert product knowledge. Work as a flight instructor to design and create the best aviation experiences for our team and club members. Grow and develop professional and technical skills to utilize in your aviation career.

JOB 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field with sophomore status or higher.

• 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

EXPERIENCE:

• 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

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.