Textron

Global multi-industry manufacturer best known for Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell helicopters.

  • 9 day fortnight
  • 1,000+ employees
  • Hybrid remote

Who we are

Born in 1923 and headquartered in Providence, USA, Textron is a Fortune 500 multi-industry company that designs, builds and supports leading aviation and defense solutions through iconic brands such as Cessna, Beechcraft, Bell and Textron Systems. With more than 27,000 employees in over 25 countries, we mix deep industrial expertise with a passion for innovation to keep private, commercial and military customers flying safely and efficiently.

Our team

We are engineers, technicians, pilots and business professionals who thrive on complex challenges. From producing single-engine trainers to next-generation tilt-rotor aircraft, our cross-functional teams collaborate in modern plants, test facilities and virtual offices. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives and provide mentors, resource groups and rotational programs so employees can chart long-term careers across multiple disciplines and business units.

Our values and mission

  • Put safety and quality first
  • Act with integrity and transparency
  • Innovate boldly to solve real-world problems
  • Respect our planet through measurable sustainability goals
  • Serve our communities and support those who serve

Employee benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage effective Day 1
  • 401(k) with 6 % company match plus annual 4 % “TSP Plus” contribution
  • 9-day-fortnight schedule (80 hrs across two weeks) giving every other Friday off
  • Paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance up to $10 k and fertility support via Progyny
  • Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance fully or partially company-paid
  • Plane Healthy on-site wellness centers, mental-health support (LifeMatters, Talkspace) and gym subsidies
  • Education assistance up to $10 k per year, pilot training bonuses and Textron University courses
  • Flexible work arrangements, remote options for eligible roles and generous vacation plus U.S. holiday shutdown
  • Employee Resource Groups, matching-gift program and paid volunteer opportunities (Uplift)

Join Textron to design, build and support the aircraft that connect our world while enjoying a people-first culture and a compressed 9-day fortnight that lets you balance life on the ground with life in the sky.

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Textron overview

Working Week

We work a 9 day fortnight. That's 9 slightly longer days over 2 weeks (80 hours total), with every second Friday off.

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Scorecard

Top 5
65 / 100
  • +289 day fortnight
  • +9Open to remote working
  • +5Good vacation policy
  • +5Medical, vision, pharmacy from day 1
  • +18And much more...

Our working Day

  • 7am
    Work between
    7pm
  • 9am
    Typical hours
    5pm

Remote Working Policy

Manufacturing roles are onsite; many corporate and engineering teams use hybrid or virtual work, supported by flexible scheduling and collaboration tools.

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Company Benefits

  • Medical, vision, pharmacy from day 1
  • 401(k) with 6 % match + 4 % annual
  • Paid parental leave for bonding
  • MetLife PPO & Cigna DHMO options
  • KinderCare 10 % discount
  • Equipment allowance
  • Company-paid life & disability
  • Tuition & pilot training bonuses
  • LifeMatters & Talkspace access

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