Maria Pimental – Textron Blog

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.