2026 Internship - Project Manager - Special Missions

Lift your career to new heights. At Textron Aviation, our culture allows you to grow within the company while building your career. Developing new leaders and encouraging innovative ideas are critical to the success of our organization. The Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home to the iconic Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. These brands bring together decades of unmatched experience in designing, building and supporting aircraft. From design to flight, Textron Aviation has become an industry leader through our belief in having the Right People in the Right Place at the Right Time. Are you ready to elevate your career? 

Job Summary:

 
Interns will work directly with the Product/Program Manager and Director for programs in support of the program and aircraft. Support internal and external customers, along with suppliers to improve the overall performance of the product. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn how to interface with customers, subcontractors, and supplier counterparts regarding projects daily
• Assist with the planning and execution of project(s) according to established milestones and schedule to meet contract obligations
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally  
• Participate in and provide metrics and briefs to various levels of management as required
• Assist with the project cost versus budget and be accountable for project profit/loss
• Produce deliverables as required by the contract
• Manage risk to projects for company and customer with the support of leadership 

EDUCATION: 
 
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering, Marketing or other related field.  

Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Customer experience required 
• Outstanding computer skills including Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws.  If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information. 

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.