Textron Aviation employee Colin Haines achieved a Private Pilot certification after 5 years from the first flight.
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And it’s done!!!! 5 years from the first flight I am officially a Private Pilot! The FAA has stamped my hand I come and go as I please! Thank you for all the support you…
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Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight.
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Location
- Wichita, US
- Company size
- 5,001–10,000 employees
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight.
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