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Medical Insurance

Textron offers various United Healthcare medical plan options. Employees can enroll upon hire, starting day one.

Pharmacy Benefits

Pharmacy benefits are included as part of Textron's medical plan coverage. With Textron's Pharmacy Exclusive Choice Network, employees can receive discounts and certain generic maintenance medications at no cost.

Dental Insurance

Textron offers two dental plans to employees: MetLife® PPO and CIGNA DHMO. The MetLife® PPO has a larger network of dentists and dental specialists, while the Cigna DHMO has a limited network and geographic requirements to be enrolled.

Vision Insurance

Textron's vision plan is through EyeMed. The plan offers numerous discounts on prescription eyeglasses, non-prescription sunglasses and exams. Coverage level depends on whether you use a network provider.

Virtual Doctor Visits

Employees enrolled in Textron's United HealthCare or Bind coverage can see and speak to an online, in-network doctor anytime from their mobile device via phone, chat or video with convenient flexible scheduling. This is convenient for common, non-emergent health issues.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Textron offers various United Healthcare and Bind medical plan options. A Health Savings Account is a pre-tax savings account for those enrolled in a high deductible health plan as defined by the IRS.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

As part of your benefit plans, you have the option to enroll in either a medical or dependent care FSA. A medical FSA is a pre-tax account that you can use to pay for eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses that aren't covered by your health plan. A dependence care FDA is a pre-tax account that you can use to pay for day care, childcare, nursery school, preschool, summer day camps, and adult day care.

Progyny

Employees and spouses enrolled in a Textron-sponsored medical plan have fertility solutions available and integrated into their medical plans. Treatment options may include IVF, intrauterine insemination, egg and sperm freezing, and more. Participants have access to a dedicated Patient Care Advocate (PCA), whose support includes emotional care and coordination of treatments and appointments.

Plane Healthy Wellness Center & Pharmacy

The Plane Healthy Wellness Center and Pharmacy provides affordable, high-quality, on-site wellness and pharmacy service to employees and their dependents, making access to vital care quick and convenient. The comprehensive care you've been waiting for is conveniently located on Textron Aviation's west Wichita campus. Inclusive of the most important health needs, on-site services include: Primary care, urgent care, pharmacy with drive-through access, physical therapy, radiology, mental health services and wellness coaching.

Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform

The Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform is a partnership between Textron Aviation and WebMD Health Services to help you bring out your best. The Plane Healthy Wellbeing Platform includes a suite of tools to help you reach your wellbeing goals, all backed by WebMD, a trusted online source of health information. Employees have the opportunity to earn up to $200 annually in gift cards and merchandise, participate in wellbeing challenges, participate in free one-on-one coaching sessions and utilize WebMD's educational materials.

Garmin Discounts

Textron Aviation is pleased to help our employees achieve their goals through our partnership with Garmin. Employees are eligible for preferred pricing on up to two Garmin products and two accessories annually.

Gym Subsidies and Discounts

Textron Aviation employees are encouraged to take advantage of the gym subsidies that are offered at select locations. We also offer discounts at Anytime Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness.

WorkFit

WorkFit offers sports medicine techniques in the workplace to prevent injuries. This includes injury prevention, ergonomics, wellness management, onsite athletic trainers and more.

Free Vaccinations

Textron Aviation offers a range of free vaccinations annually.

HOYA Safety Glasses Allowance

Textron Aviation places great emphasis on providing a safe working environment for our employees, and everyone is encouraged to be diligent about safety in everything we do. To ensure our employees have the equipment they need to be safe, Textron Aviation partners with HOYA to offer all U.S.-based employees a $150 allowance on prescription safety glasses.

Textron Savings Plan & Company Match

The Textron Savings Plan (TSP) is a savings vehicle to help employees reach their retirement goals. As a participant in the plan, you can save a percentage of your pay through convenient payroll deductions while benefiting from tax advantages. Textron offers an incentive for you to save through the Textron Savings Plan and to help you reach your retirement goals, by making contributions to your plan account that "match" a portion of the amount you contribute. Company match vests on a schedule over five years.

TSP Plus

The TSP Plus provides for an additional annual contribution to an employee's TSP that is equal to 4% of eligible compensation. Employees must be employed on 12/31 of each year to be eligible for the contribution for that year. It is important to note that only employees who are not currently accruing benefits under a Defined Benefit pension plan or the legacy Beechcraft® RISP program are eligible to receive this TSP Plus benefit. Company match vests on a schedule over five years.

Fidelity Investements® Consultations

Fidelity Investments® provides free guidance and consultations from experienced representatives to employees regarding their financial and retirement inquiries.

NortonLifeLock™

NortonLifeLock™ specializes in identity theft protection, restoration of funds and online security. Employees have the option to sign up for one of the two discounted NortonLifeLock™ plans. You are able to sign up for employee-only or family coverage.

Short Term Disability (STD)

If an employee takes a medical leave of absence and qualifies for STD, Textron Aviation will provide STD that covers up to 50% of their regular base salary, up to $450 a week, for up to 12 weeks.

Salary Continuation

If an employee has an approved Family Medical Leave (FML) claim for themselves and will be on a medical leave of absence, Textron Aviation will provide salary continuation that covers 100% of their base salary for up to 13 weeks and then 60% of their salary for the following 13 weeks.

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Different versions of LTD are available depending on employee type. If an employee qualifies for LTD and has elected it (if applicable), this benefit will cover up to 60% of base pay, up to age 65. Maximum benefit amounts apply. The waiting period before LTD benefits begin varies based on the type of coverage.

Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

All Textron Aviation employees receive company-provided basic life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for free. Coverage amounts depend on employee type.

MetLife® Will Preparation Service

If an employee is enrolled in Supplemental Life Insurance through Textron MetLife® Benefits, they can receive free Will preparation services through MetLife® legal plans. The Will preparation services offer a variety of services for employees, their spouses and cover the participating plan attorney's fees.

College Scholarships

The Textron Charitable Trust sponsors scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The scholarships are per year for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Education Assistance

Textron Aviation employees can receive up to $8,000/year for undergraduate and $10,000/year for graduate programs at accredited universities. There are additional tuition offerings for certifications programs, CPA certifications, A&P and more.

Textron University

Textron University provides immediate access to a wide variety of learning resources for disciplines and skill sets. Virtual and in-person training is available.

Flight Training Bonus

Textron Aviation employees can receive lucrative bonus payments for earning different types of pilot certifications that range from $2,000-$11,000 dollars depending on the type of certification achieved.

Mentor & Mentee Program

Textron Aviation's mentor and mentee program connects employees in different areas to build networks and introduce them to different viewpoints.

Employee Resources Groups

Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) are groups of employees who join together to provide a supportive forum for professional development. Some examples include Women’s Initiative for Networking, Growth, And Success (WINGS), LEAD - which promotes the leadership, education and development of employees, and even a flying club.

Intellectual Property Program

In an effort to encourage innovation across the business, Textron Aviation provides rewards and recognition amounts surrounding the Intellectual Property (IP) program and applicable grants.

Textron Tributes Service Awards

Textron Aviation recognizes employees for their dedication to our company. Service milestones are recognized at each 5-year increment. Through the online Textron Tributes platform employees can choose from numerous gift options depending on years of service.

Textron Tributes Recognition Awards

Textron Aviation recognizes employees who make exceptional contributions to their work group, departments, or company. Our 5-tier award program includes monetary and non-monetary levels of recognition.

Uplift

Uplift is a not-for-profit, employee-managed 501c3 organization covering all U.S based locations funded by our employees. Uplift offers assistance to employees in financial need and additional funds support more than 200 organizations in the communities where our employees live and work.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteerism and community engagement are an important part of our culture at Textron Aviation. We partner with numerous organizations to provide volunteer opportunities for our employees. Examples of those include Habitat for Humanity®, Big Brothers Big Sisters® and Junior Achievement USA®.

Matching Gift Program

Textron Aviation is committed to responsible corporate citizenship and helping improve the quality of life in communities where our employees live and work. The Textron Matching Gift Program provides an opportunity to join with employees in supporting this commitment. The charitable trust will match up to $7,500 annually per employee.

Viva Engage

Textron Aviation utilizes Viva Engage to create an online community of employees that can collaborate, discuss and share information. Viva Engage groups can be focused on departments, projects, teams and areas of interest.

LifeMatters

When you or your family need useful ideas, helpful resources, or reliable professional care, LifeMatters is just a phone call away. They offer a variety of services that include free, confidential telephone and face-to face assistance with stress, depression, balancing work and personal needs, family and relationship concerns, alcohol or drug dependency and much more. LifeMatters also offers assistance with elder and child care planning, adoption assistance, financial consultations, legal consultations, personal security, convenience services, pet services, and educational resources.

Talkspace

Connect with a licensed therapist via text, voice or online. Get online therapy for many concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, issues related to LGBTQ+ and more. Talkspace will submit claims to United Healthcare accordingly and claims will be processed through your health plan. One week of unlimited messaging is equivalent to one in-person behavioral health visit.

AbleTo

AbleTo is an app that offers self-care techniques, coping tools, meditations and more. Connect with powerful tools that are there for you right as symptoms come up.

UHC Emotional Health Line

This line provides 24/7 live support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, work/life issues and more. It is staffed by behavioral health specialists who will be able to assist members in setting up appointments with a mental health professional. They will provide personalized, confidential emotional support tailored to your situation, including recommendations for ongoing care based on your behavioral health benefits.

Holiday Time Off

Textron Aviation offers a variety of holiday time off throughout the year for employees.

Vacation

Textron Aviation employees accrue vacation time monthly depending on their years of service and employee type.

Earned Time Off/Sick Leave

Textron Aviation employees have personal or sick leave available to them. This time is accrued depending on employee type and years of service.

Paid Parental Leave

Textron Aviation provides new parents with paid time off for bonding with a child within the first 12 months of the birth or placement of the child.

Military Leave

Textron Aviation supports all employees serving in the military with a Military Leave of Absence. If eligible, employees on this type of leave can receive differential pay with an approved Leave Earnings Statement.

Family Medical Leave

Textron Aviation eligible employees are entitled to Family Medical Leave (FML) in accordance with FMLA regulations. This allows eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave within a 12-month period. Note: Childbirth is processed through FMLA as medical leave.

Bereavement Leave

Textron Aviation offers up to three regularly scheduled days of paid leave for the death of a family member.

Jury Duty Leave

Employees are eligible for paid time off when summoned for involuntary jury duty during a normal work schedule.

Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Adoption and surrogacy benefits are administered by Progyny. Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $10,000 for combined adoption and surrogacy financial assistance per child, with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum.

Farmers GroupSelect Auto & Home Insurance

Textron Aviation's partnership with Farmers GroupSelect offers group discounts on auto and home insurance to U.S.-based employees. The auto insurance payment is available via payroll deduction.

Survivor Support Services

Survivor Services assists individuals with simplifying benefits following the death of a relative. The different types of benefits include life insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

MetLife® Special Needs Planning

MetLife® Special Needs Planning helps families plan for the future of dependents with special needs. A dedicated network of specialists provides personalized consultation on legal and financial complexities for families who have children and/or other dependents with special needs.

MetLife® Legal Services

MetLife® offers legal services for Textron Aviation employees for a small fee. The program gives you access to legal advice or representation for a wide range of needs through MetLaw's network of 12,500 attorneys nationwide. Employees can get help with wills and estate planning, real estate and family matters, even something as simple as traffic ticket defense.

KinderCare

If an employee has a child age 6 weeks to 12 years in need of childcare, they can receive a 10% discount of weekly rates. There are over 1,500 different KinderCare locations for employees to find the one closest to them.

Alternative Work Arrangements

Textron Aviation provides eligible employees flexibility with work schedules. This can look different depending on the type of job that employees perform. Virtual work, part-time work and other work schedule options may be available.

Perks at work

Textron offers an employee perks program with a wide variety of discounts and offers. A variety of discounts offered include electronics, travel, home, auto, food, flowers, apparel and more.