Flight Operations Intern

Cirrus Aircraft•Alcoa, TN

About The Position

The Flight Operations Intern gains experience across multiple areas of the Flight Operations department while supporting Flight Training Advisors and the Fleet Administrator with day-to-day responsibilities. Work includes pilot recordkeeping, flight operations scheduling, invoicing and billing, fleet coordination, safety management, flight planning and preparation, problem solving, and recommending process improvements. When needed, the intern may act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft during Part 91 corporate flight operations, including demonstration, repositioning, post-maintenance, ferry, and internal training flights. The role also involves conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and related aircraft preparation and care. The intern must complete the entire internship and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Requirements

Be a current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or Cirrus Fleet School.
Be a junior or senior in good academic standing.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Be able to complete the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

Follow industry and Cirrus safety procedures and policies.
Provide professional customer service and participate as a member of the Flight Operations team.
Support administrative processes within the Flight Operations department.
Assist Flight Training Advisors with customer billing, contractor invoice processing, and records-keeping processes.
Prepare and distribute invoices for customer training and revenue training events.
Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
Record training event activities and results in pilot training records.
Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft for corporate missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections; clean, fuel, add oil and de-icing fluid, and update chart subscriptions as needed.
Manage travel expenses in accordance with company policies.
Continuously learn about developments in Cirrus aircraft products.
Provide feedback on program improvements and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Develop effective methods for safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.