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Customer support flights involving off-site trips as well as flight testing after major repair and modification.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProduction flight testing of new Jet and Turboprop Textron Aviation products.\nAircraft delivery of new Jet and Turboprop Textron Aviation products.\nCustomer support activities to include flight testing aircraft after major modifications or repairs.\nTravel to off-site facilities for aircraft delivery and customer support.\nAdaptability to adapt to a dynamic flight schedule\nPerform 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.\nMaintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.\nRecord aircraft discrepancies in a thorough and precise manner and maintain aircraft documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.\nProvide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.\nAdhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.\nCommunicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.\nMaintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThe 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.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProduction flight testing of new Jet and Turboprop Textron Aviation products.\nAircraft delivery of new Jet and Turboprop Textron Aviation products.\nCustomer support activities to include flight testing aircraft after major modifications or repairs.\nTravel to off-site facilities for aircraft delivery and customer support.\nAdaptability to adapt to a dynamic flight schedule\nPerform 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.\nMaintain a thorough knowledge of appropriate aircraft models, systems, avionics, equipment, options, product changes and updates.\nRecord aircraft discrepancies in a thorough and precise manner and maintain aircraft documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.\nProvide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.\nAdhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.\nCommunicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.\nMaintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.\nEDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s Degree required in: Business Management, Aerospace, or other related fields\nFAA Commercial Multi-engine rating required\n2,500 hours total time required\no 500 hours multi-engine required\no 1000 Pilot in Command\nLevel will be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nAbility to obtain a valid US Passport required\nAbility to support off-site travel for customer support and deliveries\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nFAA First Class Medical required, First Class Medical\nMust have valid driver's license\nTextron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.\nThe 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.\nEDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s Degree required in: Business Management, Aerospace, or other related fields\nFAA Commercial Multi-engine rating required\n2,500 hours total time required\no 500 hours multi-engine required\no 1000 Pilot in Command\nLevel will be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nAbility to obtain a valid US Passport required\nAbility to support off-site travel for customer support and deliveries\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nFAA First Class Medical required, First Class Medical\nMust have valid driver's license\nTextron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. 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