Summer Student - Mechanical Engineering

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Canada is seeking Mechanical Engineering students for a summer internship. This position offers hands-on experience in various engineering fields, including production, quality, and facilities engineering. Candidates should have completed their first year of studies and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Mentorship opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Must be available to work for the full summer term, from the first week of May through the last week of August.

Responsibilities

• Develop repairs for engine components.
• Reprocess cost evaluation and recommendations for reduction.
• Develop repair on non-conforming parts.
• Perform technical manual reviews.
• Review tooling requirements and implement into shop.
• Write technical reports and procedures.
• Coordinate process improvement initiatives.
• Create electronic manual revisions.
• Perform engine performance analysis.
• Find alternative cleaning and coatings methods.
• Assist in troubleshooting engines and accessories.
• Assist in facility improvements and maintenance projects.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering principles knowledge

MS Office

Education

Completed 1st Year of Engineering studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Bring your mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and a hunger for learning – we’ll teach you the rest.

What’s it like at StandardAero

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

As an intern at StandardAero, you will gain hands‑on industry experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with our teams that raise the standard of excellence.

Join our team today and build an aviation career you’re proud of!

Overview

StandardAero is seeking motivated, eager, motivated Mechanical Engineering students for summer term positions (4 months) to support StandardAero’s production and growth projects for the 2026 summer term. This work may cover support in the following areas:

• Production Engineering
• Service Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Operations
• Facilities Engineering
• Process Engineering

What You’ll do

• Develop repairs for engine components.
• Reprocess cost evaluation and recommendations for reduction
• Develop repair on non-conforming parts
• Perform technical manual reviews
• Review tooling requirements and implement into shop
• Write technical reports and procedures.
• Coordinate process improvement initiatives.
• Create electronic manual revisions.
• Perform engine performance analysis.
• Find alternative cleaning, plating, thermal spraying and coatings methods
• Assist in engine and accessories troubleshooting
• Assist in planning and implementing facility improvements, maintenance projects, and energy efficiency initiatives to support safe and efficient operations.
• Other projects as assigned

What Skills You’ll need (required experience/availability)

• Must have completed 1st Year of Engineering studies
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles
• Working knowledge computers and MS Office experience/knowledge.
• Must be available to work for the full summer term, from the first week of May through the last week of August.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are and experience our welcoming culture.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.