2027 Internship - Delivery Coordinator (Independence, KS)

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 364,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Independence, KS seeks a Delivery Coordinator Intern to support the customer delivery process from order to departure. You will assist with pre-delivery activities, acceptance flights, and documentation for international export where needed.

You’ll work with internal teams such as Quality, Airworthiness and Certification to ensure accuracy and build hands-on experience in aviation operations and customer service during a 10-week, on-site internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or other related field.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply them.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work with the public, customers, and interdepartmental personnel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-delivery activities including IFR acceptance flights, paint reviews, Completion Center meetings, customer post-delivery de-briefs, triages meetings.
• Coordinates and manages the customer delivery acceptance process including: aircraft documents, operation of equipment, subscriptions, loose equipment, WSC briefings and departure.
• Presents aircraft certification documents to international aviation authorities to export an aircraft; coordinates with Quality, Airworthiness and Certification to resolve issues.
• Manages customer delivery presentation including aircraft placement, signage, carpet, photographer, events, displays, and special requests.
• Demonstrates and inventories loose equipment with customer.
• Assists customers with aircraft departure including loading equipment, spare parts, catering, stores, electronic equipment, software updates, luggage, and special requests; tracks backorders and shipments.
• Maintains delivery hangars, customer delivery areas, equipment rooms, presentation equipment and safety items.
• Coordinates with internal departments to identify root causes and corrective actions to improve product quality or delivery process.
• Ensures complete customer satisfaction throughout process; maintain a professional demeanor.

Skills

Learning agility

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Other related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Internship - Delivery Coordinator (Independence, KS)

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:

Manages customer delivery process while providing complete customer service and quality satisfaction. Ensures delivery standards and customer expectations are met from order placement though customer delivery and departure. The Delivery Coordinator Intern has a comprehensive knowledge of Cessna aircraft and optional equipment in order to brief and train the customer on the operation and use of cabin equipment and systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates as required in the pre-delivery activities including (IFR) acceptance flights, paint reviews, Completion Center meetings, customer post-delivery de-briefs, triages meetings

• Coordinates and manages the customer delivery acceptance process including: aircraft documents, operation of equipment, subscriptions, loose equipment, WSC briefings and departure. May also support exterior paint reviews, acceptance flights, interior cabin reviews, customer de-briefs, Completion Center de-briefs as required

• Presents aircraft certification documents to international aviation authorities in order to export an aircraft to an international country. Coordinates with internal departments such as Quality, Airworthiness and Certification to ensure accuracy and resolve issues

• Manages customer delivery presentation: including aircraft placement, signage, carpet, photographer, special events, static displays, and special requests

• Demonstrates and inventories loose equipment with customer

• Assists customers with aircraft departure including: loading of equipment, spare parts, catering, aircraft stores, electronic equipment, software updates, luggage and special requests. Track backorders, shortages, and shipments to ensure customer’s needs are met

• Maintains delivery hangars, customer delivery areas, equipment rooms, presentation equipment and safety items

• Coordinates with internal departments as a team member to identify root cause and corrective actions to improve product quality or enhancements to customer delivery process

• Ensures complete customer satisfaction throughout process, individual must be customer oriented and have a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in:

• Business

• Engineering

• Marketing

• Other related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply them

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products

• Professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work with the public, customers, and interdepartmental personnel

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

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.

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.

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

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.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI‑generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, 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-Independence
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: 342060