Textron Cutting Staff?
 

Word around the training center is that Textron (PVD) is cutting flight department staff and equipment. Anyone else hear this too?

I haven't heard that. I do know they have cut down on their flying, pilots are concerned, but no official word.

What I hear is that the CEO is retiring end of this month and the airplane he used is being sold or turned in. I guess that would mean pilots would be let go too. Hopefully not true, but I've heard it from several sources.

I knew about the CEO retiring, but the rest I haven't confirmed. We must know the same sources?

how about some intel on that flt dept.(aircraft types, how many, # of pilots).

They have 2 Tens, 5 mechanics, 9 pilots...maybe a few more I cant remember.

Textron should have access to as many jets as they want/need, given that they're the parent company of Cessna...

Emailed a buddy of mine. He says they have 3 750's, 11 pilots and 5 mechanics. He said the 5th mech is more of a line guy type. Take it for what it's worth.

Ya I couldn't remember if they had 2 or 3 Tens. The Ten won't fit in their executive hanger so they keep them in their maintenance hanger. Is your friend a pilot with the initials..



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The last pilot they hired I dont know.

The Dept Manger retired and they did not replace him, just promoted from within.

No, I don't know any of the pilots. My friend is in ICT.