Textron
Textron is a multi-industry aerospace and defence company manufacturing aircraft and helicopters across five segments: Bell, Textron Aviation, Industrial, Textron Systems and Finance.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company and one of the leading aerospace and defence manufacturers, producing aircraft and helicopters for commercial, defence and special-mission customers worldwide. Founded in 1923 as a yarn-spinning operation, the company has since evolved into a manufacturing group focused on aerospace and defence. It is headquartered in the United States and operates internationally.
The business is organised into five operating segments. Bell covers helicopter manufacturing; Textron Aviation is the company's aircraft manufacturing arm; Textron Systems focuses on defence and systems solutions; Industrial covers specialised products; and Finance provides financial services. Technical work spans aerospace engineering, helicopter and aircraft manufacturing, defence systems, special mission aircraft and financial services.
Engineering and technical roles are tied to industries including aerospace, defence, commercial aviation, special mission aviation, industrial manufacturing and financial services. The company describes itself as innovation-driven, with a legacy of engineering excellence, and adapts its products and processes to evolving market demands and technological change.