College Intern - Flight Operations (Line, Technical and Training)

Thinklance LLP; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Summer program

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Irving, TX offers a paid aviation internship for undergrad/grad students pursuing aviation fields. You will assist the Director of Flight Operations, help ensure FAA compliance, maintain regulatory documents, and support fleet operations with data analysis.

You will work with flight crews, manufacturers, maintenance, and training teams; gain real-world experience, present findings to management, and participate in certification processes and special projects.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Aviation or related field.
• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate required.
• Junior or Senior status.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to present data to management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Fluent in English; team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Flight Operations with managing airline operations and FAA compliance.
• Help maintain FAA Operation Specifications and regulatory documents.
• Support Fleet Managers as liaison between flight crews, manufacturers, maintenance, and operations.
• Contribute to aircraft and operating certificate certification processes.
• Ensure fleet operations are safe, standardized, and cost effective.
• Maintain Aircraft Operating Manuals per FAA regulations.
• Engage with FAA, Training, Flight Technical, and Flight Operations Safety Board teams.
• Analyze daily flight statistics and investigate operational issues using SABRE and other systems.
• Present findings to managers and recommend process improvements.
• Support special projects including Avionics Enhancement, EFB Refresh, and Approach Procedure Development.

Skills

MS Office

Data presentation

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Willing to travel

Education

Aviation-related degree (undergrad or grad)

Tools

SABRE

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Director of Flight Operations with managing airline operations, ensuring FAA compliance and overall system safety.
• Helping maintain company FAA Operation Specifications and regulatory documents in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Supporting Fleet Managers as liaison between flight crews, aircraft manufacturer, Maintenance, Training, and Operations management to resolve technical aircraft issues.
• Contributing to aircraft and operating certificate certification processes.
• Ensuring fleet operations are safe, functional, standardized, and cost effective.
• Maintaining Aircraft Operating Manuals in compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer procedures.
• Participating in functions with the FAA, Training Department, Flight Technical Department, and Flight Operations Safety Board.
• Analyzing daily flight statistics and researching operational issues and delays using SABRE and other real-time systems.
• Presenting analysis to managers, communicating findings, and recommending process improvements.
• Supporting special projects including Avionics Enhancement, EFB Refresh Program, Application Testing (iOS), and Approach Procedure Development.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Aviation, Airline Flight Officer, Air Transportation, or similar.
• Possess an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate.
• Classified as a Junior or Senior.
• Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average.
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to present data to all levels of management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Ability to work in a team environment, prioritize work and projects to meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision, and be self-motivated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship at $22 per hour.
• 11-week summer program providing real-world experience and professional networking opportunities.