Powerplant Engineering Intern
Here at Spirit Airlines, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth!
Imagine being a Team Member in an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet while scaling the organization’s people, process, and technology infrastructure. Investing in a Rock Star like you will not only make an immediate impact on the business but help us continue building a bench of future leadership. Our Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
Be part of our Transformation Journey!
- Team-driven: Your leaders will be right beside you to mentor, share ideas, and collaborate. Peers and leaders are valuable contributors.
- The Sky is No Limit: Our constant growth means boundless career opportunities. There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within this organization.
- The Giving Spirit: We are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work.
About this Job
Working in Tech Operations, engineering students will gain valuable experience through tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the Powerplant Engineering Team, the students will undertake engineering projects, provide technical input, and assist with the day-to-day needs of the airline. Our interns and co-op students will be exposed to a variety of aspects of Powerplant Engineering, including Aircraft Performance, Engine Shop Visits, Vendor Maintenance Manuals, and other areas as deemed appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Learn about the Airline’s Powerplant engineering by developing and completing engineering Projects designed to enhance the efficiencies of the department.
- Under minimal guidance, Perform Aircraft Performance analysis and prepare reports detailing the findings.
- Clearly and effectively communicate the analysis results to senior team members.
- Assist in Tracking and auditing Engine Shop Visits and Engine Shop Records.
- Develop understanding of Powerplant Engineering Processes and procedures while assisting with operational needs of the airline.
- Required to present projects and/or accomplishments to department leadership at the end of the term.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and in pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
- Must be a self-motivated problem solver who demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules.
- Great attention to detail and strong communication skills are necessary.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
*Please be advised that you will be asked to complete a required assessment to be considered for this position. This assessment will be emailed to you after you apply. Please be sure to check your Spam folder and/or junk mail if you did not receive it.
EEOC Statement
Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other applicable employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, sex (including pregnancy), race, national origin, disability, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.