Career Development
After working in marketing and internal communications, Pinya realized she wanted to work closer to customers. Through conversations, connections, and opportunities inside Textron, she made the transition into a new career path in sales.
Read more “From Communications To Sales: How Pinya Made The Move”
Life at Textron
Getting a college degree was something that always felt impossible to Amy. Between working full-time and raising young children, the timing never seemed right.
She kept her goals on hold until a mentor at Bell mentioned Textron’s Education Assistance Program. That conversation opened a door Amy did not know she had.
Amy is now a configuration manager at Bell with a bachelor’s degree, a master’s of business administration degree, and a professional certification she once thought was out of reach.
Read more “Education Assistance Helped This Working Mom Earn Her MBA”
Early Career
What if early in your career you had the chance to explore different roles, try new locations, and learn through real experience? That kind of exploration is built into Textron’s Leadership Development Program, or LDP. Chris A., mechanical engineer at Textron Specialized Vehicles, participated in the program and saw what was possible for his career.
Read more “Seeing What’s Possible Through LDP”
Military
Our innovative product lines are dedicated to keeping service members safe while helping them accomplish their missions. We have a commitment to the military community, which is reflected in how we hire, train, and support veterans across the company. Veterans bring unmatched experience, leadership, and perspective that help drive innovation across both our commercial and defense businesses.
Read more “Continuing the Mission at Textron”
Life at Textron
When most people think of Amarillo, Texas, they picture wide-open skies and sprawling cattle ranches. But for Cole Brakebill, a Supply Chain Procurement professional at Bell, Amarillo is more than just a dot on the map—it’s a canvas of creativity, history, and community spirit.
Read more “How One Bell Employee Is Reframing Amarillo’s Story”
Early Career
Each fall, Textron recruiters travel to campuses across the country to meet students interested in internships and early career roles. For many, the first person they meet is someone like Glory Ramos, university relations supervisor at Textron Systems, who helps bring early talent into the business and make sure their journey starts off strong.
We caught up with her to learn more about her career path and what it is like working in university recruiting.
Read more “Employee Spotlight: A peek into Textron’s university recruiting”
Life at Textron
After nearly a decade in his previous role Keith Hight had no plans for a major career transition. He accomplished many goals, built a career he was proud of, and figured that when he eventually left it would be for retirement.
“I don’t want to work for anybody else. I’m happy here,” he remembers thinking when referring to Textron Aviation. “I love this department. I’ve got a lot invested. I love these people. I’m not interested in doing anything different.”
Read more “It’s Never Too Late for a Change”
Early Career
An internship at Textron is an incredible opportunity to gain professional experience, build valuable skills, and contribute to a global company known for its innovative products. But beyond day-to-day responsibilities, one of the most impactful aspects of an internship is networking. Building strong professional relationships can help you unlock career opportunities, gain mentors, and create a support system that will extend far beyond your internship.
Read more “The Importance of Networking During Your Textron Internship “
Early Career
A Textron internship is more than just a chance to gain real-world experience. It is an opportunity to grow professionally, build lasting relationships, and set the stage for your future career. To ensure you get the most out of your internship, it is important to approach it with intentionality, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
Read more “How to Maximize Your Textron Internship Experience “
Life at Textron
When the opportunity arose to create the industry’s first fully electric turf fleet for Le Golf National, the flagship facility for the French Golf Federation and the host facility for the golf competition at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, Jacobsen’s engineering team at Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV) knew it was a chance to lead by example.
Read more “Jacobsen and the 2024 Summer Games”