Corporate Aviation Intern
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- US Citizenship;
- 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;
- 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;
- A successful applicant will have a good attitude and be able to carry up to 80lbs of flight attendant luggage and catering coolers while navigating an airport terminal and talking on a cellphone.
***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***