Elevating Tomorrow’s Leaders: National Intern Day 2026

Where Curiosity Meets Opportunity for Emerging Leaders

In summer 2026, Bell hosted 275 interns from over 50 universities across business units in Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas, and Piney Flats, Tennessee. The group consisted of 7% graduate students, 50% rising seniors, 26% rising juniors, and 18% underclassmen. More than 20% were returning interns, and 10% were former participants of Bell’s high school internship program.

Interns spend 10 weeks immersed in a variety of disciplines ranging from engineering and supply chain to communications. Bell is proud to invest in its future workforce by providing opportunities to engage in meaningful work starting day 1. Students gain hands-on experience through completing detailed projects, supporting current business needs and networking across departments. They receive career guidance along the way and feel empowered to solve complex, real-world problems through support from their mentors and team.

Daniel Perez, Army Veteran and Supply Chain Intern in Fort Worth, TX

After serving 20 years in the Army, Daniel was looking for a place to land and re-engage with defense-related work. Bell has a history of hiring veterans and provides a welcoming atmosphere for both current and former military personnel.

Daniel’s role in supply chain supporting advanced programs gives him the perspective and experience needed to address complex, multi-stakeholder issues. “This internship is preparing me for future success through exposure to real-world challenges,” he said. “I partner with engineers, purchasers, and manufacturing teams daily. Every day is different, yet we have the structure in place to ensure continuity and keep projects moving forward with purpose.”

Zachary Polson, Liaison Engineering Intern in Amarillo, TX

As a liaison engineering intern, Zachary is learning how to design repairs for damaged aircraft. His day-to-day responsibilities include assessing part defects, reviewing CAD models and engineering requirements, then determining the best possible solution. “My team has been enormously helpful,” he explained. “It’s a lot to learn, but I have been able to jump right in and work on live equipment.”

Zachary is at the Amarillo Assembly Center, sometimes referred to as “Tiltrotor, Texas.” The Amarillo site is home to final assembly and production of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters, some of the most versatile and advanced aircraft for the U.S. military.

This is Zachary’s second summer interning with Bell. Last year, he supported the Fort Worth facilities team, working alongside contractors to ensure material quality, budget compliance, and on-schedule progress for active construction projects. Now in Amarillo, he is embracing the technical challenges of liaison engineering and believes the experience will set a strong foundation for his career ahead.

Danny Prieto, Marketing Intern in Fort Worth, TX

After learning about Bell through his university’s career fair, Danny was drawn to the company’s reputation for innovative aviation solutions. “There is a creative energy here, and a culture of exploration,” he shared.

Danny has returned for his second summer internship, beginning on the integrated marketing team, where he supported commercial marketing campaign strategies. This summer, he enjoyed contributing to content creation and video editing.

“Bell is very supportive when it comes to exploring different interests,” Danny continued. “Their flexibility has allowed me to expand my skill sets and learn how different areas of marketing come together to support the broader mission.”

Josiah Romero, V-22 Readiness and R&M/T Intern in Fort Worth, TX

Josiah is a returning intern and thrilled to spend another summer with Bell. “As part of my university’s vertical flight team, I’ve always been inspired by Bell’s unique concepts for aircraft,” he stated. “This summer, I am supporting tiltrotor initiatives and working closely with the V-22. I’ve been able to hold and inspect parts, including gearboxes. It’s challenging, at first, to go from a 2D drawing to 3D physical parts and understand how all the pieces come together. My team has been so helpful in building that knowledge base and providing me with hands-on experience.”

One of Josiah’s favorite memories from interning at Bell is a trip to the Amarillo Assembly Center. “Seeing variants of the V-22 in person made everything tangible. We are truly making an impact at Bell.”

Emma Sanchez, Supply Chain Intern in Fort Worth, TX

“Bell was on my radar because I’ve always wanted to work in the aerospace industry,” Emma stated. “Returning this summer was one of my top priorities.”

“Last year, I was an aircraft configuration management intern, and had the opportunity to visit our Mirabel, Canada facility. We walked the production line and aided in the delivery of a helicopter to a customer. That was one of my favorite experiences.”

Emma is an engineering major with an interest in supply chain. Bell helped foster her curiosity by placing her in that department this summer. “I wasn’t sure what I was doing but knew I wanted to learn. The culture has been extremely welcoming and supportive. My ideas are valued and I am given meaningful work to take part in. My team has brought me into contract negotiations, planning strategies, and more. I have learned a lot along the way.”

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