Aviation Operations Intern: Flight Scheduling & Ops

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Aviation Operations Intern for its Midwest Aviation division in Omaha, NE. The internship runs Fall 2026 through the 2026-2027 academic year, offering exposure to aircraft scheduling, flight operations, and safety management within a corporate aviation environment.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting crewmember and aircraft coordination, maintenance coordination, and budget-related activities while working ~20 hours per week during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Aviation Bachelor's Degree Program with at least junior standing.
• Ability to work approximately 20 hours a week with flexibility within normal business hours.
• Educational standing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Ability to work Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft and crew scheduling - Coordinating the assignment of crewmembers and aircraft to trip requests, including last minute trips and unscheduled diversions.
• Flight operations - Managing the logistical aspects of trips while considering aircraft limitations, FARs, security, location, runway lengths, fuel, weather, ground transportation, catering and customs as required.
• Aircraft maintenance - Coordination of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, monitoring inspection intervals, spare parts inventory, inspection of shop tools and hangar safety.
• Operational budgeting - Forecasting annual budget requirements and monitoring variances, long range capital outlays/future planning, exposure to accounting functions applicable to flight departments.
• Training - Selection and scheduling of initial and recurrent training sessions plus supplemental training
• Safety Management System - Analyzing and tracking hazard/incident reports and proposing risk mitigating strategies.

Education

Aviation Bachelor's Degree Program (in progress)

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Aviation Operations Intern for its Midwest Aviation division in Omaha, NE. The internship runs Fall 2026 through the 2026-2027 academic year, offering exposure to aircraft scheduling, flight operations, and safety management within a corporate aviation environment.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting crewmember and aircraft coordination, maintenance coordination, and budget-related activities while working ~20 hours per week during normal business hours.