Pilot Production Flight Test & Delivery - Independence, KS

Job Description
- Pilot Production Flight Test & Delivery
- Independence, KS (343478)

Pilot Production Flight Test & Delivery
- Independence, KS (343478)

Job Number: 343478

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.

The production flight test and delivery pilot is responsible for conducting production flight testing and customer delivery flights to ensure a thoroughly tested, quality aircraft is delivered and ensuring all production aircraft comply with the applicable FAA, Textron Aviation specs and customer quality standards. Customer support flights involving off-site trips as well as flight testing after major repair and modification.

• Production flight testing of new Single Engine Piston and Caravan aircraft.
• Aircraft delivery of Single Engine Piston and Caravan aircraft.
• Customer support activities to include flight testing aircraft after major modifications or repairs.
• Travel to off-site facilities for aircraft delivery and customer support.
• Adaptability to adapt to a dynamic flight schedule.
• Perform production test flights, required ground inspections and aircraft delivery flights of new and pre‑owned Textron Aviation aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA and Textron Aviation FT's.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.
• Record aircraft discrepancies in a thorough and precise manner and maintain aircraft documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Provide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.
• Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.
• Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
• Maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in:
  • Business Management
  • Aerospace
  • Other related fields
• ATP (Airline Transport Pilot Certificate) recommended
• Level will be based on relevant experience, scope of role, and manager’s discretion.

• Ability to obtain a valid US Passport required
• Ability to support off-site travel for customer support and deliveries
• 1200 hours total time required
• FAA First Class Medical required
• Must have valid driver's license

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.

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.

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.