Pilot Production Flight Test & Delivery - Independence, KS

Textron•Independence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in: Business Management, Aerospace, or Other related fields
Commercial Pilot Certificate required
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

Nice To Haves

ATP (Airline transport Pilot Certificate) recommended

Responsibilities

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.