Aviation Operations Intern - Learn, Optimize, Impact

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay pay advance

On-the-spot awards

Medical options for employees

Travel discounts and extras

Wellness programs for employees

401k program offered

Internal mobility and transfers

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is offering an Operations Intern program in the United States. You will support cargo, passenger, and ramp operations across rotation periods, with hands-on exposure to warehousing, compliance, and workflow optimization.

Interns will complete a capstone project, gain data-driven insights, and participate in leadership development activities and Lean Six Sigma training. Housing is not provided; some travel to Dallas, TX may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Junior or senior with near graduation preferred.
• Strong communication skills and good academic standing.
• Must reside near internship location and commit to full-time summer schedule (40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cargo warehouse operations including receipt, processing, scanning, and material movement.
• Assist ground handling teams with aircraft turn operations, ramp safety, and equipment staging.
• Observe and support passenger service workflows such as check-in, boarding, and customer flow management.
• Collect and record operational data to support productivity, staffing, and workflow analysis.
• Assist with regulatory requirements and audit preparation activities.
• Support supervisors with resource planning, routing, and daily shift preparation.
• Conduct safety observations and participate in local safety initiatives.
• Engage with airline customers, logistics partners, and internal teams to support daily service needs.
• Identify an operational improvement opportunity and complete a capstone project with research, data analysis, and a business case.
• Participate in leadership workshops, Lean Six Sigma introductory training, and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student (junior/senior)

Pursuing degree (Associate or Bachelor)

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Sheets

Job description

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is offering an Operations Intern program in the United States. You will support cargo, passenger, and ramp operations across rotation periods, with hands-on exposure to warehousing, compliance, and workflow optimization.

Interns will complete a capstone project, gain data-driven insights, and participate in leadership development activities and Lean Six Sigma training. Housing is not provided; some travel to Dallas, TX may be required.