2027 Summer Intern - Bell Training Academy - Fort Worth, TX

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success. At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club. We are looking for curious, adaptable, and self-driven individuals with a passion to innovate. Bring your experience and ideas to help us ensure the growth of our company by supporting the manufacturing and creation of our aircraft. No matter where you are in the company you are critical to the success of Bell. As a BTA Flight Operations Intern at Bell, you can expect to: Interface with the pilot and maintenance staff to drive aircraft operational readiness for customer flight training events. Modernize tool and inventory control systems to ensure compliant processes and safety procedures are fully implemented. Organize and proactively plan work flows for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities. Collaborate with dispatching and Bell network sites to address urgent part needs and shortages. Evaluate and recommend facility improvements, floor plans, and hangar design layouts for improved operations. Evaluate new technologies, tools, and opportunities to improve team and process efficiency.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Aviation Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Safety and Operations, Project Management or related degree required
Minimum 60 college credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2027) or prior Bell internship experience.
Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1– August 6, 2027
3.0 minimum overall, undergraduate GPA strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Prior aviation or mechanical maintenance experience
Experience with Microsoft Office, preferably Excel
Strong planning and organization skills
Effective communication skills
Problem-solving ability
Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative, ownership, and accountability
Ability to exercise sound decision making while working under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities
Comfort applying technology solutions in different context
rising junior classification

Responsibilities

Interface with the pilot and maintenance staff to drive aircraft operational readiness for customer flight training events.
Modernize tool and inventory control systems to ensure compliant processes and safety procedures are fully implemented.
Organize and proactively plan work flows for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
Collaborate with dispatching and Bell network sites to address urgent part needs and shortages.
Evaluate and recommend facility improvements, floor plans, and hangar design layouts for improved operations.
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and opportunities to improve team and process efficiency.