Flight Logistics Intern

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Flight Logistics Intern to create and manage the flight operations schedule for training, corporate flights, and events. You will coordinate with multiple teams to adjust plans, maintain records, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA requirements.

The role emphasizes world-class service, proactive scheduling, and collaboration with Flight Operations, Training, and Delivery Experience to support Cirrus’ flight programs.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, build, and maintain an efficient schedule for Cirrus Flight Ops and events.
• Coordinate with Flight Training, Account Management, and Delivery Experience to adjust schedules.
• Facilitate aircraft movements with Fleet Managers and Maintenance Controllers.
• Receive and schedule corporate flight requests for Sales, Marketing, and Executives.
• Ensure records for training events and flights comply with FAA/EASA requirements.
• Uphold safety culture and schedule compliance with FAA FARs and Cirrus policies.
• Assist with escalations for AOG events and customer needs with timely resolutions.
• Forecast pilot needs for domestic and international missions and resolve issues.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

The Flight Logistics Intern is responsible for creating, coordinating, and maintaining the flight operations schedule in support of all flight training, corporate flights, and other internal and external flight events. The Flight Logistics Intern also maintains records and supporting data and audits the scheduling software.

The Flight Logistics Intern serves a key role in the Flight Logistics team as a single point of contact for scheduling and dispatching needs among Flight Operations, Executive teams, and other departments within Cirrus Aircraft, and is expected to maintain the schedule far enough in advance to allow all departments to adequately prepare, coordinate, and plan for scheduled events.

Responsibilities

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

• Provide world-class customer service to all internal and external customers by embodying the Cirrus Service Essentials and abiding by the Cirrus Guiding Principles.

• Plan, coordinate, build, and maintain an efficient, safe, and productive schedule that allows departments and personnel throughout Cirrus to meet their goals and objectives while maximizing efficiency and quality of life.

• Partner with the Flight Training Account Management team, Flight Operations, and Delivery Experience to adjust schedules for customer, capacity, or production changes.

• Coordinate with the Fleet Managers/Maintenance Controllers to facilitate aircraft movement for maintenance requirements, customer needs, and Cirrus needs.

• Receive, coordinate, and schedule corporate flight requests in support of Sales, Marketing, and Executive travel needs.

• Ensure all records for training events, corporate flights, and ferry flights are compliant with Cirrus recordkeeping requirements, applicable FAA/EASA requirements, and accounting requirements.

• Create a culture of safety and positive quality of life by maintaining a schedule compliant with applicable FAA FARs, the Cirrus Flight Operations Manual, and Cirrus policies and procedures.

• Assist with escalations due to AOG aircraft, internal or external customer events to ensure timely and effective resolution, exercising financial decisions as necessary.

• Forecast and anticipate the needs of pilots conducting domestic and international missions and facilitate expeditious resolution of issues that arise during the mission.

• Maintain a flexible capacity and demand model that meets the goals of Flight Training Account Management, Flight Operations, and Delivery Experience, and maintain, track, and schedule pilot currency for company pilots.

• Communicate clearly and consistently with executives, customers, and stakeholders to provide accurate scheduling updates and operational information.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.
• Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.