Textron Aviation Raises the Bar for Workforce Development With State-of-the-Art Career & Learning Center

Textron Aviation Inc. a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced its new Career & Learning Center is complete and fully operational serving prospective, current and future Textron Aviation employees. Strategically located on the company’s East Wichita Campus, this state-of-the-art facility expands the training footprint to more than 75,000 square feet and provides a world-class employee experience during the application, hiring, onboarding and training processes.

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“The Textron Aviation Career & Learning Center is an important investment in building the next generation of aviation manufacturing, support and professional talent,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO. “Recruiting, hiring and training a world-class workforce is vital to our ability to provide the best aviation experience for our customers.”

The Career & Learning Center is divided into four different zones to support applicants and employees in their hiring and training journeys.

Career Zone

Textron Aviation is actively hiring and welcomes walk-in applicants at the Career & Learning Center Career Zone lobby. Dedicated recruiters provide prospective employees with personalized support at every step, from resume assistance to role matching and job applications. Public operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Pre-Employment Zone

Pre-employment processes are housed onsite for a one-stop location for new employees to conveniently complete onboarding, WorkKeys testing and new hire training.

Learning Zone

Professional and technical training rooms are fully equipped to develop employees’ skills. In addition to classroom learning, the west bay hangar features a simulated manufacturing floor, preparing newly hired mechanics with unparalleled hands-on experience. With eight weeks of training and support, this industry-leading model is designed to equip employees new to aviation manufacturing with the technical knowledge needed to move seamlessly into permanent roles with increased confidence and productivity.