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2026 Internship \- Project Manager \- Defense

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Interns will work directly with the Product/Program Manager and Director for programs in support of the program and aircraft\. Assist with the coordination of proposals, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs along with negotiation and administration costs\. Support internal and external customers, along with suppliers to improve the overall performance of the product\.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Learn how to interface with customers, subcontractors, and supplier counterparts regarding project on a daily basis

+ Assist with the planning and execution of project\(s\) according to established milestones and schedule to meet contract obligations

+ Ability to work in a cross\-functional environment

+ Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally

+ Participate in and provide metrics and briefs to various levels of management as required

+ Prepare labor and material bid estimates for project execution

+ Assist with the project cost versus budget and be accountable for project profit/loss

+ Produce deliverables as required by the contract

+ Manage risk to projects for company and customer with the support of leadership

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering, Marketing, 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

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\.

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\.

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\.

**Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025\. 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:** Business Development

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Internship / Co-Op

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 09/01/2025, 5:00:00 AM

**Job Number:** 333239