Purdue Operational Rotation Program

Global Crossing Airlines•Harlingen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This 10-week, full-time rotation provides early-career professionals with hands-on exposure to key areas of Global Crossing Airlines’ operational, technical, and corporate functions. Participants may be assigned to the Operations Control Center (OCC), Crew Scheduling, Aircraft Maintenance/Technical Operations, or a Corporate Department, based on their area of study, interests, qualifications, and Company needs. Through direct involvement with experienced aviation professionals, participants will gain a practical understanding of how operational, technical, and corporate teams work together to support a safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient airline operation.

Requirements

Current Purdue University student pursuing a degree in Aviation, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Operations, Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
Strong interest in the aviation industry and airline operations, technical functions, or corporate business functions.
Ability to think critically, stay organized, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to professionalism, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to adapt to different work environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
For operational assignments, ability and willingness to work in a 24/7 airline environment, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours.
For Aircraft Maintenance/Technical Operations assignments, willingness to work in an active aircraft maintenance environment and comply with all applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Support daily OCC or Crew Scheduling activities, including monitoring flight status, crew coverage, and operational constraints.
Assist with disruption management by tracking delays, cancellations, aircraft swaps, and crew legality considerations.
Participate in operational briefings and shift handovers to understand real-time operational decision-making.
Analyze operational data and help identify trends impacting on-time performance, crew utilization, and operational reliability.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, communication, and operational resilience.
Work alongside Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Technical Operations personnel to gain exposure to airline maintenance activities.
Observe and assist, as appropriate and under proper supervision, with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
Gain exposure to aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintenance processes.
Become familiar with maintenance documentation, technical manuals, work packages, and recordkeeping requirements.
Observe how maintenance teams coordinate with Maintenance Control, OCC, and other operational departments to support aircraft availability and reliability.
Participate in shift briefings and maintenance handovers to understand how aircraft discrepancies and maintenance priorities are communicated and managed.
Support maintenance-related projects and process improvement initiatives, as assigned.
Support day-to-day departmental activities and special projects.
Assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and preparation of business information.
Participate in departmental meetings and cross-functional projects.
Gain exposure to corporate processes, policies, and business practices within the airline industry.
Support process improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and communication.
Collaborate with different departments to understand how corporate functions support airline operations.
Assist with department-specific projects aligned with the participant’s academic background, interests, and professional development goals.