2027 Internship - Maintenance Engineer

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship, training, and development

Hands-on project experience

401(k) vesting credit toward full-time

Job summary

Textron Aviation Internship in Wichita seeks a Maintenance Engineering intern to provide technical direction for equipment installation and maintenance, supporting production optimization.

You will work across Textron Aviation’s Wichita campuses on multiple projects, developing creative, innovative solutions with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Textron Aviation Asset Management system for preventative maintenance and KPI reporting.
• Conduct equipment/economic evaluations, develop cost estimates and schedules.
• Assist with capital project implementations within approved budgets.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and consultants.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

MS Office

Education

Electrical Eng

Industrial Eng

Mechanical Eng

Mechatronics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

2027 Internship - Maintenance Engineer

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:

Interns will work as a part of our Maintenance Engineering team providing technical direction for equipment and machinery installation and maintenance to optimize production. Candidates will play a crucial part in solving complex engineering problems involving Textron Aviation maintenance, processes, systems, and specialized equipment. Interns will be involved with multiple projects that will provide exposure to many of Textron Aviation’s Wichita campuses in order to develop creative and innovative solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize Textron Aviation Asset Management system including preventative maintenance development/updating and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting/monitoring
• Conduct equipment and economic evaluations, develop cost estimates and schedules, and provide progress status
• Assist with implementation of capital projects per approved budget
• Routine contact and oversight of vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Assist with root cause analysis and provide solutions to technical problems
• Support energy conservation projects
• Assist with annual and long‑range strategic planning to address equipment replacement, reliability, and maintainability process improvements and automation
• Comply with safety culture and practices including support of mandatory inspections to meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering
• Reliability and Maintainability Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Other related fields

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time, priority setting, and project management skills
• Sharp eye for detail
• Great analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in mechanical/electrical devices, basic controller/processor and programming preferred

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. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations 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.

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.

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-Wichita Job Function: Manufacturing 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: 342292