Corporate Aviation Intern
MassMutual Flight Department

Full Time, Windsor Locks, CT

The Opportunity

The summer internship program within the Aviation Department will provide exposure to all aspects of a corporate aviation flight department. The internship will provide a unique insight into the demands and tasks of each role in the department to include flight crews, scheduling, maintenance, safety management, and more. The goal of the summer internship program is to enhance the students educational experience and knowledge by providing meaningful experiences with practical real-world applications.

The Team

An integral part of the MassMutual Aviation Department, the Executive Travel team handles the scheduling of all corporate flights, corporate shuttles, and ground transportation. We are a department recognized by our corporate stakeholders, principals, customers, and business partners as "The Solution" for complex transportation requirements. The internship would be embedded within the Executive Travel team and coordinate with other departments as schedule permits.

The Impact:

Exposure to scheduling flights in accordance with federal and internal regulations
Enter and update corporate shuttle requests
Schedule and update ground transportation reservations
Arrange international landing permissions and customs arrangements
Assist flight crew with their trip planning
Shadow maintenance technicians during their daily tasks
Participate in the MassMutual Safety Management System
Duties assigned as required by the Director of Executive Travel

The Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an Aviation Program from an accredited university
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future; noimmigration sponsorship for this position
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a credit check.

The Ideal Qualifications

Working toward or have obtained an FAA Dispatcher, A&P, or Pilot License preferred
Previous exposure to a corporate aviation flight department
Strong interest in all aspects of a corporate flight department
Ability to become proficient in-flight scheduling software and reporting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with detail orientation

Compensation

$25.00/hr. USD

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the Executive Travel Team
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits