Description
United Parcel Service is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight. [redacted] operates one of the world\'s largest airlines serving over 220 countries and territories worldwide delivering 15.8 million packages and documents daily. In addition to its airline operations, [redacted] is also a pioneer in developing aviation technologies to enhance the safety and efficiency of the aviation industry.
Description:
The [redacted] Airlines Flight Intern Program is sculpted to give selected qualified applicants real-world experience in the daily operation of a leading cargo airline, by a full-submersion into [redacted]’s unique corporate culture. During the yearlong internship, the intern will be engage in challenging work in a dynamic environment that promotes professional career development.Work hours are primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Nights, weekends and extended hours will be required on occasion.
Benefits & Compensation:
Wage: [redacted] offers competitive pay calculated on the credit hours and flight experience completed at the time of hire. Interns will be allowed 2 paid discretionary days per semester, for a total of 6 in a year.
Travel: Interns who qualify under the TSA background check will have the opportunity to use [redacted] jumpseat privileges for [redacted] business travel.
401(K) Plan: [redacted] interns are eligible to participate in the [redacted] 401(K) Savings Plan. [redacted] will contribute 50% of up to 6% of eligible pay contributed to the [redacted] Savings Plan.
Opportunities:
The [redacted] Flight internship position is a year long, full-time opportunity. This position is offered in the Spring (January Start), Summer (June Start), and Fall (September Start), semesters. Flight Internship positions are posted in the following areas:
Fleet Management (B-747, B-757/767, MD-11, A-300) Quality Assurance
Flight Operations Technical and Safety Chief Pilot Office
Program Development Safety
Key Deliverables:
Assist the Asst. Chief Pilot (ACP) to improve crewmembers engagement during critical times of flight operation
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP with New Hire program
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP With United Way Campaign for all [redacted] pilots
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP With Global Volunteer Month
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP With Business Development
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP With Pilot Retirements
Assist Chief Pilot and ACP With the Military leave program
Basic Qualifications:
Currently hold Commercial/Instrument rating Pilot License. Multi-engine preferred.
Junior or Senior in an undergraduate Aviation or Business program, Or
Recent Graduate, up to 2 years post-graduation with 4 year Bachelor\'s degree in Aviation or Business, Or
Enrolled in a Master Aviation or Business degree program
FAA Part141 flight school training or Part 61 flight school training is acceptable
3.0 GPA or Higher
Be proficient in Microsoft office suite
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Ideal Candidate:
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), or Higher (CFII or MEI)
500 hours of Total time or higher, lower times will be considered with a CFI, CFII or MEI
Possess Unique Set of Skills, i.e. amateur photographer, videographer or video game designer
Have experience with different hardware platforms and software
Possess Leadership skills or have had leadership roles
Volunteer on a regular basis
[redacted] is an equal opportunity employer. [redacted] does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law