Intern - Aviation Program Specialist

Garmin Ltd.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a full-time Intern - Aviation Program Specialist. You will gain hands-on training supporting aircraft performance and weight & balance activities, and learn to assist with customer configurations, performance inquiries, and change requests while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on gaining industry knowledge through practical experience, testing, deployment activities, and technical writing related to aviation products,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Business or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher as a general rule.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Learn program management fundamentals including communication and scheduling.
• Assist in resolving and routing customer issues or requests.
• Provide support for aviation performance and load planning products under supervision.
• Participate in testing and deployment activities for Garmin aviation products.
• Assist with technical writing and data preparation for aviation materials.
• Support project management and coordination activities.
• Investigate operational events and identify potential root causes under guidance.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing aerospace or related degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Intern - Aviation Program Specialist at Garmin's Scottsdale, AZ office. In this role, you will be responsible for gaining hands-on training and experience supporting aircraft performance and weight & balance activities. This role will learn to assist with customer aircraft configurations, performance inquiries, change requests, and aircraft weight & balance updates while collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing valuable industry knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Learn and apply program management fundamentals including communication, scheduling, scope tracking, and customer support activities
• Assist in resolving, tracking, and routing customer issues or requests
• Provide support for Garmin aircraft performance and load planning products under supervision
• Participate in testing and deployment activities for Garmin aviation products and solutions
• Assist with technical writing and preparation of aircraft performance, load planning, or other data materials
• Support project management and program coordination activities
• Assist in investigating operational events and identifying potential root causes under guidance
• Support special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Business or related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Desired Qualifications

• Private Pilot License (PPL)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits