2027 Internship - Mission Solutions - Special Missions

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship

Job summary

Textron is seeking an intern to join the Technical Sales team in Wichita, Kansas. Interns will support sales management and field salespersons from headquarters and interact with the Special Missions Sales team on aircraft sales and marketing matters.

This internship offers hands-on experience with the Special Mission Configurator tool, collaboration on commercial off-the-shelf solutions, and the chance to contribute to sales proposals while learning aerospace sales processes under experienced

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Acts with customer expectations and requirements in mind.

Responsibilities

• Works with IT to further develop the Special Mission Configurator tool.
• Collaborates with Special Mission Sales and Capabilities Development to identify commercial off-the-shelf solutions that can be added to the Configurator tool.
• Responds to sales inquiries for question resolution within target four hours of initiation.
• Leads projects to improve Special Mission Sales support procedures including presentations, competitive analysis and data collection.
• Responsible for coordinating sales training, and for ensuring that the Sales team is aware of current and planned Special Missions capabilities.
• Communicates to sales personnel specific information regarding competitive products.
• Maintains a complete knowledge of special missions systems, capabilities, and suppliers.
• Researches supplier offerings to keep abreast of changes that affect our competitive posture.
• Prepares meaningful reports for dissemination to the sales organization and management on new developments in special missions

Skills

Microsoft Office

Professional demeanor

Verbal and written communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation/Business/Marketing/Engineering

Job 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.

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 with the Technical Sales team to support sales management and field salespersons from headquarters. This role will provide the opportunity to communicate with our Special Missions Sales team and potential customers regarding aircraft sales and marketing matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with IT to further develop the Special Mission Configurator tool.
• Collaborates with Special Mission Sales and Capabilities Development to identify commercial off-the-shelf solutions that can be added to the Configurator tool.
• Responds to sales inquiries for question resolution within target four hours of initiation.
• Leads projects to improve Special Mission Sales support procedures including presentations, competitive analysis and data collection.
• Responsible for coordinating sales training, and for ensuring that the Sales team is aware of current and planned Special Missions capabilities.
• Communicates to sales personnel specific information regarding competitive products.
• Maintains a complete knowledge of special missions systems, capabilities, and suppliers.
• Researches supplier offerings to keep abreast of changes that affect our competitive posture.
• Prepares meaningful reports for dissemination to the sales organization and management on new developments in special missions

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office products
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Acts with customer expectations and requirements in mind

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.

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.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Business Development

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM