Textron Blog

Building a Career Across Textron’s Global Network

August 26, 2026

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After studying abroad in Shanghai, Pavlina knew she wanted a career that would keep taking her somewhere new. She found that opportunity in Kautex’s development program. Since then, she has lived and worked in Germany, Belgium, China and Japan and now leads one of Kautex’s most important electrification programs as a Senior Program Manager.

Early Career

How Textron Interns Used AI During Their Summer Internships

AI is changing the workplace, and the next generation of talent is already adapting. At Textron, innovation is part of how we work, and interns have opportunities to explore how new technologies can support their work. This summer, interns across the business took on meaningful assignments and used AI to build future-ready skills.

Check out how five 2026 interns used AI during their summer internships and what they learned.

Life at Textron

Networking Opened the Door to a New Career Path

When Megan and her husband decided to relocate, it created the opportunity for a career move she had been working toward for years. The relationships she had built across Textron led her to the Talent Management team at corporate, a role that aligned with both her professional goals and her family’s next chapter.

Life at Textron

Intern to Student Ambassador: After Your Textron Internship

Every summer, students from across the country take part in Textron’s internship program. It is 10 weeks of hands-on experience across business functions including engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, HR, and more. For some, that summer is just the beginning.

The Textron Student Ambassador Program gives recent intern alumni the opportunity to represent Textron on their college campuses, hosting events, connecting with peers, and sharing firsthand insight into what it means to build a career here. Learn from current Student Ambassadors at Embry-Riddle, Purdue, and Texas A&M.

Life at Textron

How ERGs Helped One Employee Find Community And Purpose

At Textron Aviation, employee resource groups (ERGs) give employees a way to connect around shared interests and values. They help people grow in their careers, learn together, and support the communities where they live and work.

For Aditi , a Design Artist Specialist in the Digital Artistry Group, joining Textron Aviation’s sustainability ERG, LEAF (Leaders in Environmental Aviation Future), became a defining part of her experience.

Life at Textron

Why Textron Should Be on Your Radar

There are countless reasons people choose to join Textron and build their careers here. It’s a culture where innovation, meaningful work, career development and real support shape your path.

Across Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems, Kautex and Textron Specialized Vehicles, employees have opportunities to build skills, explore new roles and grow their careers in different directions.

We asked employees why Textron stands out. Here’s what they had to say.

Career Development

From Communications To Sales: How Pinya Made The Move

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.

Life at Textron

Education Assistance Helped This Working Mom Earn Her MBA

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.

Early Career

Seeing What’s Possible Through LDP

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.

Military

Continuing the Mission at Textron

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.