2027 Internship - Program Management

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credits

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron is offering a 2027 Internship in Program Management to gain hands-on experience in managing aircraft development programs. You will work directly with the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager Engineering, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and suppliers to meet performance and customer expectations.

Interns will help manage schedules and budget performance, participate in NP&SI processes, and prepare program status updates for leadership and external audiences,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing NP&SI process for the aircraft development program.
• Coordinate tasks of multiple internal disciplines and outside suppliers.
• Support cross-functional team on schedule and budget development and performance.
• Prepare and maintain program status and metrics for management and external audiences.
• Assist in preparation for reviews for the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Verbal and written communication

Customer experience

Microsoft Office

Work under pressure

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Internship - Program Management

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 Program Management Engineering Intern will work directly with the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager Engineering, assisting with management of new aircraft program development; including, transition into production. Collaborates and partners with a team composed of multiple disciplines and suppliers to ensure the development program meets performance requirements as well as customer expectations. Assists in managing the schedules and budget performance of the development program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the implementation of New Product & Service Introduction (NP&SI) process for the new aircraft development program.
• Coordinate the tasks of multiple internal disciplines and outside suppliers.
• Assists in supporting a cross functional team responsible for schedule and budget development and performance. Assists in managing an integrated, cross-functional team assigned to the development program. Coordinates efforts of representatives from various disciplines specifically assigned to the development program.
• Help prepare and maintain program status and metrics to assist the Program Manager in developing the overall program updates for management and external audiences including customers, suppliers, FAA and others.
• Assists in preparation for reviews on the overall development program for the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering, or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer experience required
• Outstanding computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline
• Skills in Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office suite software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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.

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.

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.