Corporate Aviation Intern

BAE Systems

6d • $58,344 - $81,128

About The Position

What’s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding! Get ready for some real-world experience! BAE Systems is offering a temporary position as a short-term intern for our FAR Part 91 corporate aviation department located at Washington-Dulles International Airport (KIAD – Dulles, Virginia). Our department consists of a team of professionals committed to providing the highest level of service and safety while operating BAE corporate aircraft in domestic and international operations.

The flight department intern will spend 3-weeks in a “full-immersion” environment, gaining first-hand knowledge of corporate aircraft operations and management. The intern will participate in job shadowing across all disciplines including flight crew, dispatch/scheduling, maintenance, safety, cabin safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or completed an undergraduate degree within the last 12 months
• Unrestricted US Passport
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• FAA Commercial Pilot (ASMEL) with Instrument Rating
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and overall computer skills
• Satisfactory disciplinary record (both at school and in the community)
• We have a strong desire for a student that has shown an interest in a non-airline career track, has a positive attitude, and is self-motivated to learn and work
• Applicants will be required to submit a resume and a short essay/cover letter detailing their interest in a non-airline career track as part of the application process

Nice To Haves

• Preference is somebody that may have completed some of the upper level collegiate courses such as General Aviation Operations and Management, International/Long Range Navigation, Crew Resource Management, Transport Category Systems, Advanced Aircraft Operations, or Advanced Aerodynamics courses

Responsibilities

• Participate in job shadowing across all disciplines including flight crew, dispatch/scheduling, maintenance, safety, cabin safety, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
• Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees