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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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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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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UTFlight Summer Internship 2013

UTFlight Summer Internship

Send ALL required documents to Avs-info@wmich.edu

Before Feb 15, 2013. READ FULL INSTRUCTIONS.

UTFlight Internship Checksheet 2013

UTFlight Intern Selection Process 2013

Have you ever considered a career in Corporate Aviation? Here is your chance to spend a week with the people at UTFlight, the continuously operated flight department for United Technologies Corporation since 1928. Room, board and transportation to Hartford, Connecticut will be paid for by UTFlight.

Immerse yourself in the culture and teamwork of UTFlight as you witness the inner workings of our flight department in several different functional areas including finance, dispatch, maintenance, and flight operations. Spend quality time networking with, interviewing, and job shadowing key personnel within the different departments. Gain additional perspective and insight as you meet with executives and ride along on a trip (conditions permitting). What better way to appreciate the results of your behind-the-scenes activity in which you have participated all week, then to see our customer point of view about the importance of corporate aviation in their role managing and operating a large global company.
Be prepared to learn. You will get what you put into this experience. As you interact closely with your counterpart, an intern selected from another UAA member/AABI accredited school, you will build an effective, synergistic team, enabling you to each gain more from the experience than you would have individually. Daily meetings with the internship coordinator, keeping a journal of your experiences, and making a presentation at the completion of the week to department personnel are required. Come join us for this excellent corporate aviation opportunity!

To Apply:
o Provide a transcript showing CGPA of 3.0 or greater
o Be a fully-matriculated, full-time Aviation Major (first year course studies completed), anticipate continuing with collegiate B.S. or B.B.A. aviation education after the internship
o Be of Good Moral Character
o Be able to pass a background check, security and drug screening
o Provide an essay describing your goals & why you believe this internship would be mutually beneficial to you and UTFlight
o Provide one (or more) current letter(s) of recommendation from a faculty member or administrator of your College or University
o Possess a valid U.S. Passport or current permanent resident card
o Provide a current resume
o Submit your materials to your internship coordinator by February 15, 2013

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Internship: Commercial Airlines Research Intern

Commercial Airlines Research Intern

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

Spring internship.

Filed under: Aviation Opportunities, Internships, Research

Internship: Southwest Airlines NoLimits

Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship Program 2012

Information Links:

NoLimits e-Brochure

NoLimits Internship Positions

 

We are excited to announce that the NoLimits Team will be hosting Interns for Spring 2013.  Our positions were just posted at http://www.southwest.com/careers.  All students must apply directly through our site.  The application period will be open through October 1, 2012.  All of our positions are based at our HDQ in Dallas TX.

 

Students can also  join our facebook page as it has pictures and such from our previous semesters.  We will also send updates through that page when necessary such as a new opportunity that becomes available.  The link is http://www.facebook.com/nolimitsinternship.

 

We are also attaching a copy of our e-brochure, as well as a list of our Internship positions listed by major (students are not limited to the positions listed under their major).  Please feel free to share with students!

 

If Western Michigan University College of Aviation students have any questions, they can contact us at nolimits@wnco.com.

 

Scott Warner

Recruitment and Outreach Officer

269 964 6614

scott.w.warner@wmich.edu

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Internship: Northern Jet Management General Business Intern

General Business Intern.

Additional Quick Information:

Gaining knowledge of the processes and programs involved in the Flight Operations including:

How to update the General Operations Manual and General Maintenance Manual.

Learning details on aircrafts and business processes by assisting in aircraft audits. o Gaining skills in research, data analysis, and customer service by supporting fuel savings program initiatives.

Information, training, and hands-on experience about aircraft fleet management while updating and revising technical data and manuals.

Experience in negotiation and customer service through checking and/or negotiating fuel prices with vendors.

Opportunity to cultivate various projects within general operations business/administration.

Exposure to Accounting, Marketing, Client Relations, Maintenance, Parts, and Flight Operations Departmental activities, through job shadowing and projects.

Building administrative skills such as: organizing/creating files, computer programs, phone system, faxing, copying and inner office scanning.

Enhancing problem solving skills by offering creative solutions to general business related problems and processes.

Development in professional goals through prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing tasks.

Aiding departmental team leaders and HR Intern Coordinator in skill training activities.

Gaining valuable work experience; relevant for gaining skills and knowledge necessary in the workforce, as well as resume building.

Please apply by 10/1/12.

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