Internships will close April 30.

Job Purpose:  This summer internship experience is designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of an aviation operating environment and includes internships in various areas. The internship is meant to give students realistic exposure to the work environment and decision-making guidance. Possible internships include Facilities, Logistics, and Engineering. Job responsibilities and qualifications for each internship are listed below.

Pay: Hourly 

Position Details: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm  

Facilities

Job Responsibilities: 

Learn assigned department processes and procedures 
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures 
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor 
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment 
Attend all intern events 
Contribute to company hosted events  
Operate power equipment (mowers, weed eaters, floor scrubbers, etc.) 
Routine inspections of the facility grounds, signage, equipment labeling 
General cleaning and cleanliness of facility 
Mowing and weed eating on a weekly basis 
Monitoring and cleaning of break area and restroom facilities. 
General organization of hangar facilities, keeping them neat and organized.  
General facilities maintenance such as painting and repairing windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures as needed 
Basic mechanical activities performed is desired 
Minor repair and maintenance of shop tools/equipment as needed 
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

College student of any major and class 
Ability to operate power equipment 
Ability to operate power tools 
Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstances 
Physical ability to:  
- Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.  
- Stand for an extended period of time on a concrete floor 
- Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat and cold)

Logistics

Job Responsibilities: 

Learn assigned department processes and procedures 
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures 
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor 
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment 
Attend all intern events
Contribute to company hosted events 
Maintain accurate Inventory Records and Stock Levels 
Follow directions and remain on task with minimal direct supervision 
Maintain incoming and outgoing parts transactions and movements 
Partner and communicate with various departments  
Provide service for internal and external customers 
Participate in special projects 
Keep and maintain designated Logistics area neat, clean, and orderly 
Properly stock/shelve Aircraft parts in a warehouse environment 
Properly label, package, and box aircraft parts for inventory 
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

College student of any major and class 
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred), and various company software programs 
Ability to read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research purposes; knowledge of aviation terminology a plus 
Effective communication skills 
Ability to learn new processes and materials quickly 
Ability to work productively and efficiently without distraction in a fast-paced atmosphere to achieve deadlines 
Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstances 
Physical ability to:  
- Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.  
- Stand for an extended period of time on a concrete floor 
- Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat and cold)

Engineering

Job Responsibilities:

Learn assigned department processes and procedures 
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures 
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor 
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment 
Attend all intern events 
Contribute to company hosted events 
Prepare and provide approval for engineering data in accordance to FAA, customer, and company specifications 
Track and maintain engineering and modification request forms 
Assist in coordinating activities and schedules of other engineering or technical personnel on various projects, as needed.  
Obtain and Prepare approval for engineering data in accordance to customer specifications 
Coordinate material shipping and receiving for engineering (prototypes, materials, components) 
Interact with other engineers, managers, and clients  
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Director of Engineering & Manager of Engineering

Qualifications:

Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Engineering or have recently graduated from an Engineering program  
Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks 
Must be self-motivated and willing to think outside of the box to solve problems 
Database/spreadsheet experience 
The ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment 
The ability to adapt quickly to new instructions 
Must be self-motivated and willing to think outside of the box to solve problems