2026 Summer High School Intern - (Wichita, KS)
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
Ready to Launch Your Future This Summer?
Textron Aviation’s paid summer internship is your chance to explore exciting career paths, gain hands-on experience, and build professional skills as part of the future of aviation. With work schedules devoted to morning hours only, you’ll still have time for summer fun.
What You Can Expect from Your Summer Internship at Textron Aviation
Be prepared for an internship that provides you with meaningful projects, opportunities to learn new skills, stretch your abilities, and follow your passions as you build your future career. This onsite, paid internship will be a commitment of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks during June and July .
Explore Career Paths in These Areas
Every internship is unique – and we have a variety of functions to discover depending on your interests:
Aviation Maintenance: Ensure aircraft are safe and working well by performing regular checks and repairs
Business Management: Monitor and coordinate various parts of the company to keep operations running smoothly
Communications: Develop content for our different communication channels
Customer Experience and Events: Ensure customers have a positive experience with our products and services
Engineering: Use science and math to solve problems and create new solutions
Finance & Sales: Assist with financial analysis and communicate effectively with customers
Human Resources: Support hiring, employee relations, and compensation
Information Technology: Develop databases and fix software problems
Interior Design and Development: Create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces
Manufacturing: Read blueprints, work with sheet metal, machinery, and tools
What You Need to Be Succe ssful
Must be a current high school s tudent who is 16 years old
Graduating seniors (Dec 2025 or May 2026) are eligible to apply
Priority will be given to current juniors and seniors, and Kansas residents
An on-site interview is required
Commitment to the full 8-week program: Orientation June 4, 2026; Internship runs June 8-July 31, 2026
Familiar with navigating applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills such as problem solving, organization, and communication (verbal and written) are helpful
Why Join Us?
Your success is our success. You are the future of aviation, and our goal is to provide an inspiring experience combined with valuable skills as you navigate your future career. Your paid internship includes:
Campus to Corporate Training – Learn business etiquette and soft skills while developing a valuable network and work experience
Community Service Day – Connect with peers while giving back to the community
Intern Expo – Network with departments, leaders and explore future aviation opportunities
Qualifications
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this position.
Learn more and apply at https://txtav.com/k12.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Business Development
Schedule: Part-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Travel: No
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 01/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 338469
