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The wAI We Work: Meet IT Director Meach Jones

October 21, 2026

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AI is changing the way we work, helping us solve problems, learn new skills, and find new ways to get things done. At Textron, employees are putting these tools to use in their everyday routines, both at work and at home.

Meach is Director of IT for the Applied Intelligence team at Textron Aviation. He’s also a husband and dad who uses AI to challenge ideas, untangle his inbox, and get a head start on holiday shopping.

Welcome to “The wAI We Work”, a new Careers Blog series exploring how employees across Textron use AI throughout their day. Here’s how it fits into Meach’s routine.

Ask A Recruiter—You Asked And We Answered!

September 30, 2026

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What is it really like to work at Textron? How can I stand out as a candidate? What should you ask in an interview?

We invited our Instagram followers to send us the questions they’d ask a Textron recruiter. We brought those questions to Amelia from our university recruiting team. Here’s what she had to say.

How One Textron Employee Makes Room for Big Adventures

September 9, 2026

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Priya, talent operations specialist at Textron Corporate, traded her usual view from Textron’s headquarters in Providence for one that was much harder to describe.

“It’s a level of beauty that screensavers and the most professional photographer in the world could not capture,” she said about her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro.

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.

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.

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.

Employee Spotlight: A peek into Textron’s university recruiting

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.

The Importance of Networking During Your Textron Internship

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.

How to Maximize Your Textron Internship Experience

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.

Textron volunteers inspire the future workforce at JA Inspire…

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!