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”
Life at Textron
Josh Raines didn’t start out in cybersecurity. He spent six years on offshore drill ships, but when that chapter ended in 2019, he knew he had to make a change. That’s when a former Boy Scout friend told him about Bell and an opportunity in Gear Grinding.
Read more “Finding the Right Fit”
Life at Textron
Sometimes, the best career moves are the ones you never planned for. Triyoko Boatwright wasn’t looking for a new role. After 16 years in healthcare, she enjoyed what she was doing. But at an event, a Textron Specialized Vehicles employee spoke to Triyoko. Textron Specialized Vehicles had just created a brand-new position within HR and thought Triyoko would be the perfect fit for this new role.
Read more “Are You Mobile?”
Early Career
In December, Textron participated in Junior Achievement RI’s JA Inspire, an in-person career exploration fair for 5,600+ 8th grade students to learn about different educational pathways, career opportunities and skills that will support their futures. 30+ volunteers including finance professionals, IT analysts, HR generalists, legal specialists, and executive assistants, represented the various functions from our world headquarters in Providence, RI. This was a great opportunity to show up in our community and educate students about careers in manufacturing, STEM and business. Let’s hear from some of our volunteers about the event!
Read more “Textron volunteers inspire the future workforce at JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair”
Life at Textron
Bell, renowned for its vertical lift technology innovation, is breaking new ground in aerospace engineering through its partnership with Virgin Galactic. The companies are collaborating on the Delta class spacecraft, a revolutionary vehicle designed to make regular space tourism a reality.
Read more “Bell’s Journey to Space: Pioneering the Future of Vertical Lift with Virgin Galactic”