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, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 333125
