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Why This Internship
As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.
JOB SUMMARY:
Inspire the journey of flight in general aviation's most iconic aircraft by sharing experiences and expert product knowledge. Work as a flight instructor to design and create the best aviation experiences for our team and club members. Grow and develop professional and technical skills to utilize in your aviation career.
JOB 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.

EDUCATION:
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

EXPERIENCE:

• 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, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.
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. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
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.
Why You'll Love Interning at Textron
This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.
Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

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.