Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor)

About This Role

Inspiring others in the journey of flight in general aviation's most iconic aircraft is at the heart of this internship. You will work as a flight instructor to design and create aviation experiences for the team and club members, while growing professional and technical skills for your aviation career. This internship offers hands-on experience, exploration of interests, and the building of new skills through meaningful contributions to real projects alongside experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Embody Textron Aviation’s values to complete the collective mission and achieve the 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
• Comply with all regulations and local operating procedures
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, and equipment
• Attend training as required
• Perform office tasks such as 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 maintain safety as the prime consideration for all operations

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application
• Eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information under U.S. export control laws

Benefits

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations