Students and Grads

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At Textron Aviation, we believe every person should have the opportunity for a fulfilling career, as well as a job.

Many of our senior leaders came up through the business. They aren’t an exception to the rule. They are a small example of our company’s culture and philosophy. Here, you can be legendary because you are given the chance and voice to find a way or create your own within the company.

We believe in you and your potential. You are the next generation of leaders who'll take Textron Aviation into the future. We’re right behind you with the encouragement, training, support and challenges you need to stretch yourself -to spread your wings and achieve your dreams.

Entry-Level Positions

When you become a part of the Textron Aviation family, it's more than just a job - it's an exciting career that you can build on for the rest of your life. We reward great work. We elevate our employees' careers. Our generous benefits package, clubs and organizations, in addition to our competitive salaries, are just the beginning.

Explore Entry-Level Positions
  • Leadership Development Program

    Accelerate your early career development through structured learning, on-the-job training, formalized feedback and mentoring. The program shapes participants into future leaders of our company with challenging assignments and the ability to experience two to three roles in just two years.

    Explore the Leadership Development Program
  • Sales Development Program

    Develop the skills you need to be successful in aircraft sales by competing the Sales Development Program. Participants will rotate through various business and customer service operations within the company, receiving immersive training in technical marketing, negotiating, collaboration and soft skills.

    Explore the Sales Development Program
  • Pilot Development Program

    If you are a talented aviator looking to develop your leadership skills and expand your flying capabilities in many product lines, this program is made for you. Spend time in our Cessna and Beechcraft products as you take your career to new heights.

    Explore the Pilot Development Program
  • Aftermarket Development Program

    The Aftermarket Development Program combines traditional instruction with real work experience to lay the foundation for your professional success. During this immersive rotational program, you will gain exposure to many facets of the global customer support organization so you’ll be ready to excel as a customer-facing aftermarket professional.

    Explore the Aftermarket Development Program

Internships and Co-Ops

Textron Aviation offers internships that are challenging, competitive and rewarding. Our internships provide a meaningful work experience where interns are given the same level of responsibility as early-career hires. Interns have visibility to senior leaders across the business and the benefit of honest dialogue about career development and performance.

Experience projects that align with full-time employees and make an impact on the business. You’ll be introduced to a wide variety of opportunities for career development and the chance to network with leaders and other full-time employees.

How do Internships
and Co-Ops work?

Our internships and co-ops are designed to support the business needs of Textron Aviation, and we offer these opportunities to high school and college students. Co-ops tie directly to your academic course credit through a formal program at your college or university. Textron Aviation follows the guidelines set by the school for credit.

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K-12 Students and Educators

A love for flight has no minimum age requirement. That’s why Textron Aviation offers opportunities to students and educators across all grades to explore the possibilities of aviation. From a variety of classroom presentations, manufacturing tours, high school internships and more, we are here to support your next steps and share the awe-inspiring freedom of flight.

Explore our K-12 possibilities