About Textron
What is Textron?
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturer headquartered at 40 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, with operations across aerospace, defense and industrial sectors. The careers page hero captures the breadth: "At Textron, we push the boundaries of innovation, from cutting-edge golf cars to next-gen helicopters."
Textron operates through six major business divisions, named verbatim on the careers homepage: Bell (rotorcraft, Fort Worth TX), Kautex (automotive fuel systems), Textron Aviation (Cessna and Beechcraft, Wichita KS), Textron Corporate, Textron Specialized Vehicles, and Textron Systems (defense systems and unmanned platforms). The company is led by Lisa Atherton, President and CEO.
Where will I work?
Textron's footprint spans Providence (corporate HQ), Fort Worth (Bell helicopters), Wichita (Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft), and multiple manufacturing sites for Kautex, Specialized Vehicles, and Systems. The careers home is direct about flexibility: "comprehensive benefits and flexible work schedules that cater to your lifestyle." Manufacturing roles are onsite; many corporate and engineering teams use hybrid or virtual work supported by flexible scheduling and collaboration tools.
What is the Textron team like?
Textron has built a culture around continuous learning. In 2024, Textron University — the company's internal development strategy — engaged "23,797+ distinct employees across all levels," delivered "215,497+ company-provided professional and/or job-specific trainings," and ran "29 Professional and Leadership programs" attended by 1,900+ employees. The team is structured around problem-solving across aerospace, defense, and industrial verticals, with named technical fellows (Carol Nguyen, contamination control; Rongsheng "Ken" Li, navigation and control) profiled on the careers site.
Work-Life Balance
Textron Systems publishes the most specific schedule and benefits framework on Textron's careers properties: "Enjoy a compressed work week schedule, such as 9/80, 4/10 or 4/9/4, that allows for additional days off throughout the year." Paid time off is over six weeks total ("a minimum of 120 vacation hours, 56 hours of Illness/Personal Time and 80 holiday hours"). New parents receive up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave within 12 months of the qualifying event, and Family Building support runs through Progyny.
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed Alternative Work Schedules: 9/80, 4/10 or 4/9/4 for additional days off (Textron Systems)
- Over 6 weeks PTO: 120 vacation hours + 56 Illness/Personal hours + 80 holiday hours (Textron Systems)
- Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave within 12 months of qualifying event
- Family Building support via Progyny: fertility, adoption and surrogate assistance
- Multiple medical plans + prescription drug + dental + vision coverage
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance (2× annual base salary) + AD&D (50–100% of Basic Life)
- Short-Term Disability (100% pay first 13 weeks, 60% next 13 weeks) + Long-Term Disability (60% pay after 6 months)
- Textron Systems 401(k): company contribution up to 9% of salary
- Education Assistance: up to $10,000 per calendar year for relevant degrees, certificates or graduate studies (Textron Systems)
- Textron University: leadership, professional and functional training programmes
- Employee Assistance Program (company-paid)
- Fitness reimbursement (gym memberships, home equipment, fitness classes)
- Perks at Work: 30,000+ merchants and millions of products/brands; 5 family/friends can join
- Matching Gifts Program for community giving