Flight Operations Intern

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

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Alcoa, Tennessee seeks a Flight Operations Intern to assist the Flight Training Advisors and Fleet Administrator with daily tasks such as record keeping, scheduling, invoicing, and fleet coordination.

The role includes piloting as needed for Cirrus corporate flight missions, along with pre/post flight duties and expense management. Candidates must be current students and able to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Cirrus Fleet School.
• Junior or senior in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Cirrus safety procedures and policies when performing duties.
• Provide excellent and professional customer service.
• Support administrative processes within the Flight Operations department.
• Develop analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with customer billing, contractor invoice processing, and records keeping.
• Prepare and distribute invoices for training events.
• Handle flight planning, scheduling, and fleet coordination when needed.
• Assist in pilot record keeping and travel expense management.
• Continual learning of Cirrus Aircraft products and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or Cirrus Fleet School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

The Flight Operations Intern will gain experience in many different areas within the Flight Operations department while gaining professional experience with a global leader in general aviation manufacturing. The Flight Operations Intern's primary responsibility will be supporting The Flight Training Advisors and Fleet Administrator with their day-to-day responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities include; pilot record keeping, flight operations scheduling, invoicing and billing, and assisting with fleet coordination. Ancillary duties include record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending processes improvements.Additional duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post maintenance flights) when needed, and other similar pilot duties.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties
• Provide excellent and professional customer service
• Participate as a member of a team of professional and dedicated employees.
• Provide support through administrative processes within the Flight Operations department.
• Develop skills vitally important in today's fast-paced work environment including analytical skills, team-based interaction, goal setting and strategic planning, the ability to work under pressure, listening and organizational skills, among others.
• Assist the Flight Training Advisors with customer billing, contractor invoice processing, and efficient records keeping processes.
• Prepares and distributes invoices for both customer training and revenue training events.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
• Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
• Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies.
• Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products.
• Provide feedback for program improvements.
• Identify needs to escape concerns as appropriate.
• Develop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or Cirrus Fleet School
• 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.