Attention: New Site for Jobs, Internships and Scholarships!

Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation is moving all the typical information found here to a new location.  Please feel free to visit our new site at: http://aviation.wmich.edu/jobs-scholarships-and-internship-postings/ VISIT NOW.   All updates from this point forward will be located at the site mentioned above.  This new site will allow you to subscribe by e-mail, allowing you to stay up to date on all the new posts without having to check the specific page.

 

Questions?  Contact Scott Warner at scott.w.warner@wmich.edu or 269-964-6614.

 

Thanks!

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Job Posting: AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN (20922) – Oshkosh Corporation

Aircraft Technician – Oshkosh Corporation

In addition to applying online through the link above, be sure to e-mail your cover letter and resume and any other requirements the application process requires to  mdunlop@oshkoshcorp.com

Questions? Contact Scott Warner at scott.w.warner@wmich.edu

Req Id 20922 – Posted 10/18/2012 – TRAVEL/AVIATION – Corporate – United States – Wisconsin – Oshkosh – Office – Full-time

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COMPANY PROFILE

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of access equipment, specialty vehicles and truck bodies for the primary markets of defense, concrete placement, refuse hauling, access equipment and fire & emergency. Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation has manufacturing operations in nine U.S. states and in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Mexico, The Netherlands, and Romania.  The company currently employs approximately 13,100 people worldwide.

Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 350, multi-billion dollar company.  Oshkosh Corporation designs and builds the world’s toughest specialty trucks, truck bodies, and access equipment by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them.

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the proper cleaning, detailing and care of the exterior and interior of company aircraft, equipment and hangar facilities.  Additionally, this position will assist the aircraft maintenance team with the maintenance and repairs of the company aircraft, GSE, facilities and provide aircraft departure and arrival support.  The person serving in this position will report to the Maintenance Manager and work in a team environment to ensure the aircraft, facilities and GSE are properly cleaned and maintained with quality and safety being paramount.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform cleaning, detailing and care of company aircraft.
2. Maintain GSE, facilities and other tolling/equipment in good working order.
3. Provide aircraft departure and arrival support.
4. Assist the aircraft maintenance team with inspections, repairs and care of Company aircraft.
5. Willingness and ability to work varying hours and shifts, days/nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of mechanic experience required
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
• Must own a complete set of basic hand tools

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer skills
• Experience moving/towing aircraft
• Prior experience in an aircraft maintenance environment or FBO line services.

 

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. 

 

Oshkosh Corporation is also a federal contractor which takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era.  Any employee or applicant for employment who is qualified under the applicable regulations will be covered under our affirmative action program by providing this information to the Company.  Submission of this information is voluntary, will be kept confidential, and is not a requirement for employment.

 

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.  Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations.  Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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WMU – College of Aviation: Line Services Representative

Student employee position has become available.

Line Representative Post

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Alaska Airlines Pilot Internship: Due: November 23, 2013

Alaska Airlines Pilot Internship

Please apply on or before: November 23, 2012 

Elyse Hildebrandt-Cooper has experienced this internship first hand.  She is willing to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.  You can contact her by e-mail at Elyse.hildebrandt-coop@wmich.edu.

ALASKA AIRLINES’ STORY
	Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the “Alaska Spirit”, we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition: Alaska has ranked “highest in customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers” in J.D. Power and Associates’ North America Airline Satisfaction Study for the past five years. We’ve also been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska is the dominant West Coast airline and, together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 90 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues of $3.5 billion. .
	POSITION INFORMATION
	KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Pilot Intern supports Flight Operations Departments as assigned – Conducting Navigational Data Integrity Checks – Tracking Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and Preconditioned Air (PCA) Unit fuel consumption – Organizing and managing airport data for the Runway Awareness Advisory System (RAAS) – Working with ETOPS flight plans and O-53 assignments – Contacting individuals through email/phone calls – Collecting ETOPS data and creating excel spreadsheets and produce reports – Review fuel consumption and factors related to fuel burn rate – Assist with Class II Navigational Compliance for plotting charts and flight plans – Assisting in coordinating RNP validation and demonstration flights – Documenting changes to navigational charts – Organizing and analyzing arrival and departure data for use in Required Navigational Performance (RNP) procedure design – Updating navigational chart binders and company manuals – Verifying 10-7 airport information – Assist with engineering projects related to weight/balance or performance analysis – Assist with filing, updating manuals, or other documents/materials – Assist with pilot training development – Observe pilot/flight deck operations through jumpseat/simulator – Attend various meetings and assist with pilot training classes/materials – Research and provide information to aid in making accurate decisions and/or providing information to others – Other duties as assigned – Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with the Alaska Airlines values of Integrity, Professionalism, Resourcefulness and Caring QUALIFICATIONS – High school diploma or equivalent required – Must be at least 18 years old – Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – Pilot background (pursuing degree in aviation field with pilot component) required – Self-motivated, dependable and enthusiastic preferred – Strong written and oral communication skills preferred – Strong organizational skills preferred – Leadership skills preferred – Strategic thinking and analytical skills preferred – Attentive to detail preferred – Able to learn on the fly preferred – Able to work independently or collaboratively preferred – Able to maintain effective working relationships with internal/external customers preferred – Pilot background preferred (pursuing degree in aviation field) preferred – Proficient with Microsoft Office software preferred – Familiar with pilot charts (Jeppesen charts) preferred – Internship positions are open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a full time course of study to which they will be returning in the fall quarter following their internship
	THE LOCATION
	The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington
	OUR CULTURE – ALASKA AIRLINES
	For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care, 401(k) retirement savings plans, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program.  Each day, we are guided by our core values of Professionalism, Caring, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Alaska Spirit at work and in our communities.  Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. .
	POSTING INFORMATION
	Please apply on or before: November 23, 2012

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PINNACLE AIRLINES INTERNSHIPS 11/14/12

Pinnacle Airlines Handout 11-14-12

Flight Operations Internship 11-14-12

Interns needed: 4

Apply by sending to Scott Warner at scott.w.warner@wmich.edu.

About Pinnacle
Pinnacle Airlines operates under Delta Airlines as a Delta Connection carrier with
headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. Pinnacle operates an advanced fleet of
regional jet aircraft, consisting of the 50-passenger Bombardier CRJ200 and the
76-passenger Bombardier CRJ900. Pinnacle Airlines is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Purpose of Internship
The objective of this unpaid internship is to enhance the student’s preparation for
a professional aviation career through the student’s participation in the Flight
Operations Internship Program at Pinnacle Airlines. Interns will be exposed to all
segments of the Flight Operations department and will have a solid
understanding of Flight Operations upon successful completion of the internship.
Benefits
• Hands on experience and understanding of the flight operations
• Networking
• Job shadowing
• Participation in systems ground school
• Pass Travel participation
• College credit
• Evaluation and recommendation for interview for regular employment

Requirements
• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Successful completion of instrument pilot rating (Required)
• College coursework in Aviation (Preferred)
• Interest in the aviation field
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Team oriented
• Ability to work well independently or within a team environment
Location and Hours
A minimum of 20 hours per week is required; however, if college credit is being
awarded for the internship, the intern must work a minimum of 40 hours per week
during the summer semester. Work hours are flexible. Interns will work out of the
DTW Flight Ops office and the internship will generally be for one full semester.
Applying
Interested candidates can apply online at http://www.flypinnacle.com (currently unavailable due to internal network problems, refer to instructions at the top of this post) under the careers
section.

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Expressjet Internship Program – ALL AVIATION MAJORS

Expressjet Internship Program

Expressjet Internship Program

Internships are available each semester in a number of different areas of work from flight operations to maintenance, human resources, and customer service and operation control. The interns will be exposed to regulatory compliance of a FAR 121 airline, gain knowledge of policies and procedures of airline operations and be invited to participate in routine management decisions.

 

Students must attend colleges and/or universities who have approved internship programs with our airline offering course credits for the semester internship.  Western Michigan University qualifies as an approved program.

Flight Operations

• Pilot Hiring
• Flight Training
• Flight Standards
• Safety

Human Resources

• Learn regulations governing airline operations
• Participate in activities associated with hiring airline employees

Maintenance

• Learn the basics of what it takes to maintain aircraft for a regional airline
• Assist in special projects involving maintenance
• Work with senior maintenance personnel

Customer Service

• Assist in special projects involving customer service
• Learn the basics of customer service involvement in the airline
• Participate in customer service activities

 

Benefits

• The internship is unpaid
• Opportunity to build a relationship with leaders in the regional airline industry
• Gain an educational experience that cannot be obtained in the classroom environment
• Visit Atlanta Tower, the busiest airport in the world Tom 404-559-5817 Thomas.P.Manson@faa.gov
• Visit Atlanta Center, the en route control for thousands of aircraft each day
• Pilot interns will be permitted time in the CRJ simulator if and when spare time is available
• Assigned a mentor who will become a close friend and guide you with career decisions
• Learn professionalism first hand
• Attend meetings with senior airline officials
• Learn about the inner workings of an airline
• Visit Delta Airlines
• Preferential interview upon completion of their degree as long as the airline is hiring and the intern meets all hiring parameters

Qualification:

• Junior or Senior
  • Or second year of a 2 year college
  • Commercial Multi Engine Land and Instrument Rating.
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Achieving a degree in the internship area
  • Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

The student should express their interest by contacting Dan Robertson, Manager of Pilot Recruiting at 404-856-1718 or dan.robertson@expressjet.com or Jared Allison – 404-856-1729 – jared.allison@expressjet.com.

 

 

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WMU Recent Alumni Stats! WMU Post-Graduation Activity Report 2011-12

Page 22, 23 – College of Aviation Information:

WMU Post-Graduation Activity Report 2011-12

General Information:

The most frequent method of finding full-time employment was networking (49%), followed by a WMU career fair (20%), and employer websites (19%).

WMU graduates reported employment in 41 U.S. states. The most common state of employment was Michigan (74%), followed by Illinois (7%), Indiana (2.4%), Florida (1.4%), California (1.13%), Ohio (1%), New York (1%), and North Carolina (0.80%). Almost 2% of respondents reported employment outside the United States.
Overall, the most commonly reported salary range was $40,000-$45,000 (13%; N=150), followed by $35,000-$40,000 (12.5%, N=147), and $50,000-$55,000 (10%; N=122).

Internship Completion: Overall, 43% (N=1,188) of respondents completed an internship while at WMU. Of those reporting full-time employment, 60% had an internship prior to graduation.

Continuing Education: 14.25% of respondents are continuing education.

 68% (N=264) are pursuing master’s degrees, 22% (N=86) doctoral degrees, 4% (N=16) bachelor’s degrees, 4% (N=16) certificate programs, and 2% (N=7) specialist programs.
 46% (N=178) of respondents are continuing education at WMU, while the remaining 54% are pursuing additional education at 84 institutions.

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2013-2014 Wings Financial Scholarships (Due: February 28, 2013)

Wings Financial is proud to help outstanding members with the costs of higher education each year through our scholarship programs. 2013 scholarship applications are now available on the Wings Web Site and on InSite. Wings require applicants to be primary members of Wings Financial as well as meeting the criteria for each scholarship.

Web site scholarship page: www.wingsfinancial.com/scholarship

The deadline for all three of the scholarships Wings administers is February 28, 2013. Following are brief overviews of each scholarship:

• 2013-2014 Wings Financial Scholarships 
  Each year, Wings Financial awards four $4,000 scholarships, payable over two years, to outstanding members nationwide.
• 2013  Donald R. Wahlund Memorial Scholarship
  The Donald R. Wahlund Memorial Scholarship is a single, $5,000 scholarship open to Wings Financial members who are students at Minneapolis, Minnesota, public high schools and will be attending an accredited college or university.
• 2013 Paul Soderlind Memorial Scholarship
  The Paul Soderlind Memorial Scholarship is not funded by Wings, but is administered by our Scholarship Committee. It is open to former Northwest Airlines employees or eligible relatives of former Northwest Airlines employees. In 2013, two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Web site scholarship page: www.wingsfinancial.com/scholarship

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Commercial Airlines Research Intern

Intern Position  CIT  You may also contact Mary Smith  – OBAP Member with additional questions at mary.smith@cit.com.

 

Position Title

Commercial Airlines Research Intern

 

Position Location and Duration

This position is based in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida office of CIT Aerospace. Duration of the internship shall be at least fourteen (14) weeks between January 7 and April 26, 2013.

 

Position Description

CIT Aerospace is seeking a highly talented individual to support the Sales/Marketing team. The intern position is an exciting opportunity to gain aircraft leasing/financing industry exposure via one of the world¡¦s leading aircraft leasing organizations.

 

Daily responsibilities may include:

„h Supporting the Marketing Team

ƒÁ Various research projects analyzing market trends, regional markets and

developments

ƒÁ Different types of analyses such as business plan, target market, and aircraft

portfolios through various primary and secondary sources

„h Produce Visit Packs

ƒÁ Provide VP with relevant information about the customer prior to VP¡¦s visit/call

„h Take minutes from Marketing Calls

ƒÁ Attend weekly Marketing meetings and take notes/meeting minutes

„h Generate Deal Summaries

ƒÁ Summarize legal documents

„h Special projects

ƒÁ Coordinate various projects with Technical, Risk Management, Legal, Asset

Management, and New Aircraft purchasing groups within CIT Aerospace

ƒÁ Work with sales/marketing personnel on ad-hoc projects

 

Required Skills

The ideal candidate shall be pursuing or have attained a Bachelor’s degree or higher in

Business although other aviation centric majors will be considered. The candidate should have

familiarity and understanding of the commercial aviation industry. In addition, the candidate

should have:

„h Strong attention to detail

„h Ability to manage numerous time-sensitive projects in addition to everyday duties

„h Capable of gathering, analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data

„h Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

„h Expertise in Excel, including pivot tables, being able to create meaningful charts

„h Excellent interpersonal skills

„h Knowledge of commercial aircraft types

„h A passion for aviation

„h Motivated and goal-oriented attitude

„h Positive and energetic self-starter who will work both independently and as part of a team

„h Strong organizational and good presentation skills

 

Education level

Preferred candidates will be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student of an accredited university.

Selected candidate must pass drug screening.

Resumes and cover letters must be received by November 2, 2012 to be considered for the

Spring internship.

 

About CIT Aerospace

CIT Aerospace provides full-service leasing and financing solutions to operators of commercial

aircraft.

 

About CIT

Founded in 1908, CIT (NYSE: CIT) is a bank holding company with more than $33 billion in finance and leasing assets. A member of the Fortune 500, it provides financing and leasing capital to its small business and middle market clients and their customers across more than 30 industries. CIT maintains leadership positions in small business and middle market lending, factoring, retail finance, aerospace, equipment and rail leasing, and global vendor finance. CIT also operates CIT Bank (Member FDIC), BankOnCIT.com, its primary bank subsidiary, which offers a suite of online savings options designed to help customers achieve a range of financial goals. cit.com

 

Contact

Christine Hafner

Assistant Vice President

CIT Aerospace

(954) 359-3665

AerospaceIntern@CIT.com

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Fleet Maintenance Mechanic Internship Due 11/16/12

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic Internship. (Bronco Job Link)

Job Title: Aircraft Fleet Maintenance Student Intern

Hours: Based on availability & class schedule

Pay: Hourly rate (TBD)

Duration: Winter 2013 and Summer 2013 semesters

Major Duties (but not limited to):

h Assist fleet mechanics in scheduled and non-scheduled inspection and repair of flight training aircraft.

h Assist aircraft maintenance managers and supervisors in all realms of maintenance shop organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

h Junior status or higher pursuing a degree in Aviation Maintenance with the intention of obtaining an Airframe & Powerplant license.

h Must be enrolled in classes at WMU throughout internship term.

h Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Email resume and cover letter to Jake Zoch and Jonathan Dennis, Lead Mechanics for W.M.U.’s College of Aviation. Call 964-7318 with any questions.

Email addresses:  jake.zoch@wmich.edu

j.dennis@wmich.edu

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