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Textron · 3 hours ago

2026 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Instructor)

Textron is a leader in aviation, and they are seeking a Flight Ops Intern to work as a flight instructor. The role involves designing aviation experiences, conducting classroom instruction, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations while maintaining safety as a prime consideration.

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Responsibilities

Embody Textron Aviation’s values to complete our collective mission and achieve our 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. Complies with all regulations and local operating procedures
Maintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, and equipment
Attends training as required
Performs office tasks such as but not limited to 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 maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations

Qualification

FAA Commercial Pilot CertificateFAA Flight Instructor CertificateFAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate200 hours PICMulti-Engine LandFAA Complex endorsementsFAA High-performance endorsementsClassroom instruction experienceDigital flight decks

Required

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
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws

Company

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
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Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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