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
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks
- Work format: Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager
About the Company
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. They foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
