2026 Summer Internship - Engine Overhaul

Duncan Aviation • Lincoln, NE

54d

About The Position

The Engine Intern, with supervision, assists with testing, adjusting, repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of engines and engine components on a variety of engine makes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in an airframe and powerplant maintenance secondary education program
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Man Lift qualified
• tool inventory per department tool list required
• Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting
• Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Responsibilities

• With supervision, assists in high-quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance of engines and engine components on a variety of engine makes using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner with minimal rework. Orders general parts as needed.
• With supervision, assists with basic troubleshooting and repair of engines and engine components.
• With supervision, prepares various documents for record-keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e., turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, etc.).
• With assistance, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees