Description
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production flight testing of new Single Engine Piston, Caravan, Citations and other Textron Aviation products.
Aircraft delivery of Single Engine Piston, Caravan, Citations and other Textron Aviation products.
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.
Take your career higher at Textron Aviation.
• Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
• Health benefits beginning day one
• Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
• 12-paid holidays a year
• Paid parental leave options
A new career awaits.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree required in:
Business Management
Aerospace
Other related fields
FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate with Instrument Rating required
Minimum 2 years of relative experience preferred.
QUALIFICATONS:
Ability to obtain a valid US Passport required
Ability to support off-site travel for customer support and deliveries
1,200 hours total time required
500 hours multi-engine preferred
FAA First Class Medical required, First Class Medical preferred
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.
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Primary Location US-Kansas-Independence
Recruiting Company Textron Aviation
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Shift First Shift
Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting 03/03/2022, 4:26:50 PM
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