Total Rewards Benefits

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In order to empower each of our employees starting their first day at Textron Aviation, it’s critical we create the best employee experience. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

Here is a list of the benefits you’ll receive as a Textron Aviation employee.

Physical Wellbeing

Health Benefits

Medical Insurance

Textron offers various United Healthcare medical plan options. Employees can enroll upon hire, starting day one.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week.

Pharmacy Benefits

Pharmacy benefits are included as part of Textron's medical plan coverage. With Textron's Pharmacy Exclusive Choice Network, employees can receive discounts and certain generic maintenance medications at no cost.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees enrolled in Textron's health plans.

Dental Insurance

Textron offers two dental plans to employees: MetLife® PPO and CIGNA DHMO. The MetLife® PPO has a larger network of dentists and dental specialists, while the Cigna DHMO has a limited network and geographic requirements to be enrolled.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Vision Insurance

Textron's vision plan is through EyeMed. The plan offers numerous discounts on prescription eyeglasses, non-prescription sunglasses and exams. Coverage level depends on whether you use a network provider.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week.

Virtual Doctor Visits

Employees enrolled in Textron's United HealthCare or Bind coverage can see and speak to an online, in-network doctor anytime from their mobile device via phone, chat or video with convenient flexible scheduling. This is convenient for common, non-emergent health issues.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees that are enrolled in Textron's UHC or Bind health insurance plans.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Textron offers various United Healthcare and Bind medical plan options. A Health Savings Account is a pre-tax savings account for those enrolled in a high deductible health plan as defined by the IRS.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees enrolled in a Textron high deductible health plan. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

As part of your benefit plans, you have the option to enroll in either a medical or dependent care FSA. A medical FSA is a pre-tax account that you can use to pay for eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses that aren't covered by your health plan. A dependence care FDA is a pre-tax account that you can use to pay for day care, childcare, nursery school, preschool, summer day camps, and adult day care.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees, in addition with plan eligibility requirements.

Progyny

Employees and spouses enrolled in a Textron-sponsored medical plan have fertility solutions available and integrated into their medical plans. Treatment options may include IVF, intrauterine insemination, egg and sperm freezing, and more. Participants have access to a dedicated Patient Care Advocate (PCA), whose support includes emotional care and coordination of treatments and appointments.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees and spouses enrolled in Textron’s health plans.

Plane Healthy Wellbeing Program

Plane Healthy Wellness Center & Pharmacy

The Plane Healthy Wellness Center and Pharmacy provides affordable, high-quality, on-site wellness and pharmacy service to employees and their dependents, making access to vital care quick and convenient. The comprehensive care you've been waiting for is conveniently located on Textron Aviation's west Wichita campus. Inclusive of the most important health needs, on-site services include: Primary care, urgent care, pharmacy with drive-through access, physical therapy, radiology, mental health services and wellness coaching.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt, Bargained employees, as well as spouses, domestic partners and dependents (two years or older) of employees.

Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform

The Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform is a partnership between Textron Aviation and WebMD Health Services to help you bring out your best. The Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform includes a suite of tools to help you reach your wellbeing goals, all backed by WebMD, a trusted online source of health information. Employees have the opportunity to earn up to $200 annually in gift cards and merchandise, participate in wellbeing challenges, participate in free one-on-one coaching sessions and utilize WebMD's educational materials.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees, as well as spouses, domestic partners and dependents of employees (only employees are eligible for rewards).

Garmin Discounts

Textron Aviation is pleased to help our employees achieve their goals through our partnership with Garmin. Employees are eligible for preferred pricing on up to two Garmin products and two accessories annually.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Gym Subsidies and Discounts

Textron Aviation employees are encouraged to take advantage of the gym subsidies that are offered at select locations. We also offer discounts at Anytime Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

WorkFit

WorkFit offers sports medicine techniques in the workplace to prevent injuries. This includes injury prevention, ergonomics, wellness management, onsite athletic trainers and more.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Free Vaccinations

Textron Aviation offers a range of free vaccinations annually.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees as well as spouses, domestic partners and dependents of employees.

HOYA Safety Glasses Allowance

Textron Aviation places great emphasis on providing a safe working environment for our employees, and everyone is encouraged to be diligent about safety in everything we do. To ensure our employees have the equipment they need to be safe, Textron Aviation partners with HOYA to offer all U.S.-based employees a $150 allowance on prescription safety glasses.

ELIGIBILITY: This offer is available to all U.S.-based employees whose roles require safety glasses.

Financial

Retirement

Textron Savings Plan & Company Match

The Textron Savings Plan (TSP) is a savings vehicle to help employees reach their retirement goals. As a participant in the plan, you can save a percentage of your pay through convenient payroll deductions while benefiting from tax advantages. Textron offers an incentive for you to save through the Textron Savings Plan and to help you reach your retirement goals, by making contributions to your plan account that "match" a portion of the amount you contribute. Company match vests on a schedule over five years.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees that are scheduled to work 1,000 hours annually can enroll in the TSP. To receive the company match, employees must be enrolled in the TSP.

TSP Plus

The TSP Plus provides for an additional annual contribution to an employee's TSP that is equal to 4% of eligible compensation. Employees must be employed on 12/31 of each year to be eligible for the contribution for that year. It is important to note that only employees who are not currently accruing benefits under a Defined Benefit pension plan or the legacy Beechcraft® RISP program are eligible to receive this TSP Plus benefit. Company match vests on a schedule over five years.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees enrolled in a TSP that are not currently accruing benefits under a Defined Benefit pension plan or the legacy Beechcraft® RISP program.

Fidelity Investements® Consultations

Fidelity Investments® provides free guidance and consultations from experienced representatives to employees regarding their financial and retirement inquiries.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Income Protection

NortonLifeLock™

NortonLifeLock™ specializes in identity theft protection, restoration of funds and online security. Employees have the option to sign up for one of the two discounted NortonLifeLock™ plans. You are able to sign up for employee-only or family coverage.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Short Term Disability (STD)

If an employee takes a medical leave of absence and qualifies for STD, Textron Aviation will provide STD that covers up to 50% of their regular base salary, up to $450 a week, for up to 12 weeks.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees who qualify for STD.

Salary Continuation

If an employee has an approved Family Medical Leave (FML) claim for themselves and will be on a medical leave of absence, Textron Aviation will provide salary continuation that covers 100% of their base salary for up to 13 weeks and then 60% of their salary for the following 13 weeks.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt employees with a qualifying medical leave of absence.

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Different versions of LTD are available depending on employee type. If an employee qualifies for LTD and has elected it (if applicable), this benefit will cover up to 60% of base pay, up to age 65. Maximum benefit amounts apply. The waiting period before LTD benefits begin varies based on the type of coverage.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees who qualify for LTD.

Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

All Textron Aviation employees receive company-provided basic life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for free. Coverage amounts depend on employee type.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

MetLife® Will Preparation Service

If an employee is enrolled in Supplemental Life Insurance through Textron MetLife® Benefits, they can receive free Will preparation services through MetLife® legal plans. The Will preparation services offer a variety of services for employees, their spouses and cover the participating plan attorney's fees.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

College Scholarships

The Textron Charitable Trust sponsors scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The scholarships are per year for up to four years of undergraduate study.

ELIGIBILITY: High School Juniors who's parent(s) are full-time employees of Textron.

Career Development

Training Programs

Education Assistance

Textron Aviation employees can receive up to $8,000/year for undergraduate and $10,000/year for graduate programs at accredited universities. There are additional tuition offerings for certifications programs, CPA certifications, A&P and more.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Textron University

Textron University provides immediate access to a wide variety of learning resources for disciplines and skill sets. Virtual and in-person training is available.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Flight Training Bonus

Textron Aviation employees can receive lucrative bonus payments for earning different types of pilot certifications that range from $2,000-$11,000 dollars depending on the type of certification achieved.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Engagement Opportunities

Mentor & Mentee Program

Textron Aviation's mentor and mentee program connects employees in different areas to build networks and introduce them to different viewpoints.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Employee Resources Groups

Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) are groups of employees who join together to provide a supportive forum for professional development. Some examples include Women’s Initiative for Networking, Growth, And Success (WINGS), LEAD - which promotes the leadership, education and development of employees, and even a flying club.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Recognition Programs

Intellectual Property Program

In an effort to encourage innovation across the business, Textron Aviation provides rewards and recognition amounts surrounding the Intellectual Property (IP) program and applicable grants.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees that fill out the IP Invention Disclosure Form and receive approval.

Textron Tributes Service Awards

Textron Aviation recognizes employees for their dedication to our company. Service milestones are recognized at each 5-year increment. Through the online Textron Tributes platform employees can choose from numerous gift options depending on years of service.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Textron Tributes Recognition Awards

Textron Aviation recognizes employees who make exceptional contributions to their work group, departments, or company. Our 5-tier award program includes monetary and non-monetary levels of recognition.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Community

Uplift

Uplift is a not-for-profit, employee-managed 501c3 organization covering all U.S based locations funded by our employees. Uplift offers assistance to employees in financial need and additional funds support more than 200 organizations in the communities where our employees live and work.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteerism and community engagement are an important part of our culture at Textron Aviation. We partner with numerous organizations to provide volunteer opportunities for our employees. Examples of those include Habitat for Humanity®, Big Brothers Big Sisters® and Junior Achievement USA®.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Matching Gift Program

Textron Aviation is committed to responsible corporate citizenship and helping improve the quality of life in communities where our employees live and work. The Textron Matching Gift Program provides an opportunity to join with employees in supporting this commitment. The charitable trust will match up to $7,500 annually per employee.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees who have a Microsoft License.

Viva Engage

Textron Aviation utilizes Viva Engage to create an online community of employees that can collaborate, discuss and share information. Viva Engage groups can be focused on departments, projects, teams and areas of interest.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees who have a Microsoft License.

Personal Wellbeing

Mental Health Resources

LifeMatters

When you or your family need useful ideas, helpful resources, or reliable professional care, LifeMatters is just a phone call away. They offer a variety of services that include free, confidential telephone and face-to face assistance with stress, depression, balancing work and personal needs, family and relationship concerns, alcohol or drug dependency and much more. LifeMatters also offers assistance with elder and child care planning, adoption assistance, financial consultations, legal consultations, personal security, convenience services, pet services, and educational resources.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees. As well as spouses, domestic partners and dependents of employees.

Talkspace

Connect with a licensed therapist via text, voice or online. Get online therapy for many concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, issues related to LGBTQ+ and more. Talkspace will submit claims to United Healthcare accordingly and claims will be processed through your health plan. One week of unlimited messaging is equivalent to one in-person behavioral health visit.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees enrolled in a Textron Aviation health plan.

AbleTo

AbleTo is an app that offers self-care techniques, coping tools, meditations and more. Connect with powerful tools that are there for you right as symptoms come up.

ELIGIBILITY: This program is for UHC medical plan members only.

UHC Emotional Health Line

This line provides 24/7 live support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, work/life issues and more. It is staffed by behavioral health specialists who will be able to assist members in setting up appointments with a mental health professional. They will provide personalized, confidential emotional support tailored to your situation, including recommendations for ongoing care based on your behavioral health benefits.

ELIGIBILITY: This program is for UHC medical plan members only.

Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Textron Aviation offers a variety of holiday time off throughout the year for employees.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Vacation

Textron Aviation employees accrue vacation time monthly depending on their years of service and employee type.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Earned Time Off/Sick Leave

Textron Aviation employees have personal or sick leave available to them. This time is accrued depending on employee type and years of service.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Military Leave

Textron Aviation supports all employees serving in the military with a Military Leave of Absence. If eligible, employees on this type of leave can receive differential pay with an approved Leave Earnings Statement.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

Family Medical Leave

Textron Aviation eligible employees are entitled to Family Medical Leave (FML) in accordance with FMLA regulations. This allows eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave within a 12-month period. Note: Childbirth is processed through FMLA as medical leave.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

Bereavement Leave

Textron Aviation offers up to three regularly scheduled days of paid leave for the death of a family member.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Jury Duty Leave

Employees are eligible for paid time off when summoned for involuntary jury duty during a normal work schedule.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Home & Family

Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Adoption and surrogacy benefits are administered by Progyny. Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $10,000 for combined adoption and surrogacy financial assistance per child, with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt and Salary Non-Exempt, full-time employees that meet policy requirements

Farmers GroupSelect Auto & Home Insurance

Textron Aviation's partnership with Farmers GroupSelect offers group discounts on auto and home insurance to U.S.-based employees. The auto insurance payment is available via payroll deduction.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Survivor Support Services

Survivor Services assists individuals with simplifying benefits following the death of a relative. The different types of benefits include life insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

MetLife® Special Needs Planning

MetLife® Special Needs Planning helps families plan for the future of dependents with special needs. A dedicated network of specialists provides personalized consultation on legal and financial complexities for families who have children and/or other dependents with special needs.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

KinderCare

If an employee has a child age 6 weeks to 12 years in need of childcare, they can receive a 10% discount of weekly rates. There are over 1,500 different KinderCare locations for employees to find the one closest to them.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees

Work/Life Balance

Alternative Work Arrangements

Textron Aviation provides eligible employees flexibility with work schedules. This can look different depending on the type of job that employees perform. Virtual work, part-time work and other work schedule options may be available.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility depends on each role and business need.

Perks at work

Textron offers an employee perks program with a wide variety of discounts and offers. A variety of discounts offered include electronics, travel, home, auto, food, flowers, apparel and more.

ELIGIBILITY: Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Bargained employees