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[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/14BAC23A44A24FC581CE4D7E3C4798C6/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / 2027 Entry Level - Pilot Flight Operations (Pilot Development Program) ## Job description 2027 Entry Level \- Pilot Flight Operations \(Pilot Development Program\) Description ### ABOUT THE ENTRY LEVEL ROLE As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business\. This entry\-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands\-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities\. ### JOB SUMMARY Inspire globally the journey of flight 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\. Grow and develop professional and technical skills as your career advances at Textron Aviation\. ### JOB 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 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\. Complies with all regulations and local operating procedures\. - Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates\. - Attends training as required\. Training includes: 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\. - 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\. ### Qualifications EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s degree required 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 FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate \(CFII\) required - 800 flight hours and 400 hours of dual given required QUALIFICATIONS: - US Passport or ability to successfully obtain is required - 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 valid driver’s license ### WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER AT TEXTRON Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate\. Our benefits include: - Competitive compensation - Day\-one health and wellness benefits - Retirement savings options - Tuition reimbursement - Alternative work schedules at select locations - Relocation assistance for eligible candidates ### ABOUT TEXTRON 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\. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real\-world solutions\. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported\. 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\. 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\. ### AI Readiness Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\. ### Recruiting Timeline Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\. ### 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 Entry Job ### Shift First Shift ### Job Posting 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM ### Job Number 342073 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: Wichita, KS[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/14BAC23A44A24FC581CE4D7E3C4798C6/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Internship - Aerodynamics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/c96efe25c9d42b87b62a/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Automation & Robotics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/244a055483d3768422a3/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/3cd09c6349d2bb9658c0/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Business Analyst-Cust Svc](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/1b226377dfb3eb39cc9b/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Business Operations - Defense](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/2da68ed02725ac663874/) Wichita, KS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Pilot Flight Equipment Field Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4cd11ea69065a4fe99b6/) Lockheed Martin · Edwards AFB, CA ### [Pilot Flight Equipment Field Engineer (Poland)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/584f7b1e51872e409236/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [UAS Pilot - Entry](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/02a5c90a1cd91fd9c043/) General Dynamics · Atlantic City, NJ, US ### [Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Spring 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/delta-air-lines/jobs/0868dcb5666ef8e37131/) Delta Air Lines · Atlanta, GA ### [Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/delta-air-lines/jobs/ede1f4088484fedb3e9d/) Delta Air Lines · Atlanta, GA [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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