2027 Internship - Aftermarket - Defense

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship.

Mentorship, training, and development.

Real project work and hands-on.

Service time credited toward 401(k) on

Alternative work schedules at select

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. in Wichita is seeking a 2027 Defense Aftermarket Internship to gain hands-on experience on real projects and work with seasoned professionals. You will support order placement through delivery, review engineering drawings, and assist with proposals and inventory analysis.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, training, and the chance to build practical skills in a dynamic defense environment. On-site, full-time summer program spanning ten weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certification or degree program for Business, Aviation, Engineering, Marketing, Data Analytics or related field.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Action oriented.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Aptitude to quickly learn new processes as required.
• Collaborative personality.

Responsibilities

• Support order placement through delivery within the Defense segment of the business.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals requiring quotations for cost, schedule, weight, certification, etc.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and service instructions to ensure accuracy of spares information.
• Generate documents as necessary of spares materials changes for communication to customers.
• Communicate with management to keep them informed of status of customer issues affecting delivery schedules.
• Interact with SAP, PowerBI, and other data sources to analyze and interpret supply and demand signals, and provide inventory analysis.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Office

SAP experience

Action oriented

Flexibility

Adaptability

Quick learner

Collaborative

Education

Certification or degree program in Business, Aviation, Engineering, Marketing, Data Analytics

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

2027 Internship - Aftermarket - Defense

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Defense Aftermarket Intern will have the responsibility to ensure information and parts provided to internal and external customers is accurate and complete. Intern will assist with the management of domestic and international contracts from order placement through delivery, interfacing with functions throughout Textron Aviation to include but not limited to: Engineering, Aftermarket Logistics Services, Technical Publications, IT, Supply Chain Management, Business Development and Capture, Accounting, Finance, Production and Program Management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform duties to support order placement through delivery within the Defense segment of the business.

• Assists in the preparation of proposals requiring quotations for cost, schedule, weight, certification, etc. in response to requests by prospective customers. Participates in sales presentations as required.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and service instructions to ensure accuracy of spares information.

• Generate documents as necessary of spares materials changes for communication to our customers.

• Communicates routinely with management to keep them apprised of status of customer issues affecting delivery schedules and to discuss specific problems requiring management’s intervention.

• Interact with SAP, PowerBI, and other data sources to analyze and interpret supply and demand signals, as well as provide inventory analysis as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Currently enrolled in a certification or degree program for Business, Aviation, Engineering, Marketing, Data Analytics or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires strong oral and written communication skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• SAP experience preferred

• Action oriented

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Aptitude to quickly learn new processes as required

• Collaborative personality

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.

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend

• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities

• Real project work and hands‑on experience

• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Business Development
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342071