College Intern - Aircraft Maintenance Excellence & Program Development

Envoy Air Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Envoy Air in Irving, TX seeks a college intern for an 11-week paid summer program to learn real-world aviation operations and analytics. You will build Excel dashboards, collect multi-source data, and engage with maintenance teams to drive insights.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Business or Aviation), maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be legally eligible to work in the United States. Travel readiness is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
• Must be classified as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at start.
• 3.0 GPA minimum and ability to work in teams with deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI familiarity preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend ambassador meetings and capture feedback themes.
• Review and improve C2E materials for engagement.
• Collect data from multiple sources for analysis.
• Extract maintenance data and create Excel reports.
• Draft and refine engagement resources and templates.
• Build a simple tracking tool or dashboard for metrics.
• Collaborate with maintenance and planning teams for insights.
• Summarize feedback for leadership and document processes.

Skills

Data collection

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

Undergrad/Grad student in Business or Aviation

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Ready for takeoff?

We are looking for a college intern who will be passionate to work for Envoy Air, the largest regional airline and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. Envoy operates both Embraer E-170 and E-175 aircraft. The regional airline has expanded its network outside of the U.S. to international destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Our paid 11-week summer internship will not only enhance your studies, but also provide an educational experience you can't find in the classroom. As an intern, you will learn real world skills while building a professional network of future peers. You will learn the ins and outs of how your team impacts the business day to day and gain an understanding of the commercial aviation business.

Pay rate: $22/hr

Responsibilities

Typical job duties include:

• Attend monthly C2E ambassador meetings to observe discussions and capture feedback themes
• Review existing C2E materials and identify opportunities to make them more engaging and practical
• Collect and organize data from multiple sources (e.g., safety reports, engagement surveys, maintenance metrics) for analysis
• Extract maintenance performance data from internal systems and create Excel spreadsheets for tracking and reporting
• Draft and refine manager engagement resources such as huddle guides, recognition templates, and communication pieces
• Build and maintain a simple tracking tool or dashboard to monitor engagement activities and key metrics
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planning, Technical Services, Aircraft Technical Support, SOC, and line/base maintenance teams to validate tools and gather insights
• Summarize feedback and pilot results into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Document processes and create easy-to-follow guides for sustaining engagement efforts after the internship

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team environment and possess the ability to handle & prioritize various projects to meet deadlines and objectives. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in: Business, Aviation Management, or related field.
• Must be classified as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student upon start of internship
• 3.0 minimum Grade Point Average
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable working in a maintenance and safety-critical environment and engaging with frontline employees.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on structured tasks.
• Must be willing and able to travel
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter@EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram@EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook atFacebook.com/envoyaircareersandFacebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.

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