Working at Bell (Textron) in Dallas
Aerospace/Defense · 8,000+ local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
Bell, a Textron Inc. company, is a world-renowned aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company designs and produces military and commercial rotorcraft, tiltrotor aircraft, and advanced autonomous systems. Bell's legacy spans decades of iconic platforms including the V-22 Osprey, and the company is now building the future with the V-280 Valor (now designated MV-75), selected by the U.S. Army under the FLRAA contract to replace the Black Hawk fleet.
The sprawling Fort Worth campus includes advanced manufacturing lines, flight test facilities, and engineering centers employing thousands. The FLRAA program alone is expected to sustain decades of production and drive significant hiring in aerospace engineering, avionics, composite manufacturing, flight test, and systems integration. Bell's scale in DFW makes it one of the region's largest defense employers.
For relocators, Bell offers career longevity tied to major long-term defense contracts, Textron's strong benefits package, and a Fort Worth location with an affordable cost of living, a thriving cultural scene, and family-friendly suburbs in the Keller and Southlake corridors.
Campus Locations
Bell Headquarters & Manufacturing
3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Best Neighborhoods for Bell (Textron) Employees
Drive west on TX-114 and south on TX-121 to reach the Bell campus in east Fort Worth.
Head southwest on TX-114 to TX-121 south toward the Fort Worth manufacturing campus.
Take TX-183 west directly to the Bell Flight Boulevard campus.
Drive west on TX-183 past DFW Airport to reach the east Fort Worth campus.
Head south to TX-183 west, passing through DFW Airport area to the campus.
Or find the best neighborhoods near this employer — with full safety, schools, and commute data.
Commute Map
Commute Map — Bell (Textron)
Nearby School Districts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bell (Textron) located in Dallas?
Bell (Textron)'s primary Dallas-area location is Bell Headquarters & Manufacturing, at 3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76118. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Dallas neighborhoods are best for Bell (Textron) employees?
New hires at Bell (Textron) most often land in Grapevine (around 20 minutes), Southlake (around 25 minutes), Irving (around 20 minutes). Drive west on TX-114 and south on TX-121 to reach the Bell campus in east Fort Worth. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at Bell (Textron) pay in Dallas?
Most Bell (Textron) roles in Dallas fall in the $70K-180K range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does Bell (Textron) employ in Dallas?
Bell (Textron) employs roughly 8,000+ people in the Dallas area, putting it among the metro's larger aerospace/defense employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does Bell (Textron) offer relocation assistance?
Large Dallas employers like Bell (Textron) commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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