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2027 Summer Intern - Bell Training Academy - 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.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA's first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of a Business Operations 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 BTA Flight Operations Intern at Bell, you can expect to:

• Interface with the pilot and maintenance staff to drive aircraft operational readiness for customer flight training events.
• Modernize tool and inventory control systems to ensure compliant processes and safety procedures are fully implemented.
• Organize and proactively plan work flows for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with dispatching and Bell network sites to address urgent part needs and shortages.
• Evaluate and recommend facility improvements, floor plans, and hangar design layouts for improved operations.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and opportunities to improve team and process efficiency.

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Aviation Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Safety and Operations, Project Management or related degree required
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2027) or prior Bell internship experience.
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1- August 6, 2027
• 3.0 minimum overall, undergraduate GPA strongly preferred

Preference will be given to candidates that are rising junior classification

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Prior aviation or mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, preferably Excel
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative, ownership, and accountability
• Ability to exercise sound decision making while working under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities
• Comfort applying technology solutions in different context

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.

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.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function: Product Support

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co-Op

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Unavailable

Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM

Job Number: 343122