2027 Summer Intern - Trade Compliance - Fort Worth, TX

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship and training

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit for service time

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron seeks a Summer Intern in Fort Worth, TX to support Trade Compliance. You will research customs and export procedures, classify parts for export, and document analyses for audit trails. You’ll attend program meetings and assist with license applications while collaborating across departments to improve processes.

The internship offers mentorship, hands‑on project work, and exposure to ITAR/EAR considerations within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Admin.
• 60 college credit hours by internship start (June 1, 2027).
• Min 3.0 overall GPA; rising senior preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research customs and export procedures and documentation for compliant operations.
• Assist in classifying parts/data for export and customs.
• Document the classification analyses for records and audits.

Skills

Active listening

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

60 college credit hours by internship start

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

2027 Summer Intern – Trade Compliance – Fort Worth, TX

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.

Day in the Life of a Trade Compliance Intern

We Are Looking For Curious, Adaptable, And Self-driven Individuals With a Passion To Innovate. Bring Your Experience And Ideas To Help Us Ensure The Growth Of Our Company By Supporting The Manufacturing And Creation Of Our Aircraft. No Matter Where You Are In The Company You Are Critical To The Success Of Bell. As a Trade Compliance Intern At Bell, You Can Expect To

• Research and learn Customs and export procedures and documentation necessary for compliant operation of the business.
• Assist in classifying parts/data for export and Customs.
• Document the classification analysis performed for recordkeeping and audit purposes.
• Attend and observe program meetings to gather facts and set priorities.
• Assist in preparing export license applications.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve processes.
• Support internal and external audit-related requirements.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration required
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2027) or prior Bell internship experience
• 3.0 minimum overall, undergraduate GPA strongly preferred
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1– August 6, 2027 Preference will be given to candidates that are Rising Senior classification during the 2027 internship.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Demonstrated experience with active listening, organization, time management, and prioritization
• Experience with SAP preferred

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.

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.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information.