Strategic Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Republic Airways Inc.; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Shadow various departments

Professional development workshops

Departmental information sessions

Direct exposure to aviation industry

Projects with other interns

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. offers an internship program featuring mentorship, shadowing across departments, and professional development workshops. Interns gain direct exposure to the aviation industry, with opportunities to work on cross-department projects and data-driven improvements.

You will aggregate and analyze data, build dashboards, and support planning decisions while developing communication and analytical skills in a collaborative setting at our Carmel headquarters.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Analytics or related analytical fields (e.g., Aviation Management, Industrial Management, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Advanced analytical skills using Excel, including PivotTables, Power Query, formulas, and basic data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate, analyze, and transform data from a variety of sources into actionable dashboards, reports, and business insights.
• Analyze operational performance, capacity trends, and resource constraints to identify improvement opportunities and support planning decisions.
• Prepare or reconcile budgets/data for various parts of Operations.
• Develop automated tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to track operational performance and resource utilization.

Skills

Excel PivotTables

Power Query

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Category

Human Resources Program Overview and Benefits: Republic Airways is proud to offer an internship program that prepares students for the workforce. While we provide resources to help interns sharpen skills and make meaningful contributions in their department, we also provide the following during the internships:

• Mentorship program
• Ability to shadow various departments
• Professional development workshops and departmental information sessions
• Direct exposure to aviation industry, facilities tours, etc.
• Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects
• Relocation assistance provided, if applicable
• Competitive hourly pay

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Aggregate, analyze, and transform data from a variety of sources into actionable dashboards, reports, and business insights
• Analyze operational performance, capacity trends, and resource constraints to identify improvement opportunities and support planning decisions
• Prepare or reconcile budgets/data for various parts of Operations
• Develop automated tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to track operational performance and resource utilization
• Display information on data visualization platforms to support management decision making
• Develop new reporting and analytical methods to improve process efficiency and accuracy
• Utilize AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to improve reporting efficiency and business processes, where appropriate
• Communicate financial and technical information to cross-departmental teams
• Perform other duties, analyses, reports, and presentations as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Aviation Management, Industrial Management, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or other related analytical fields
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Advanced analytical skills using Excel, including PivotTables, Power Query, formulas, and basic data modeling.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with Tableau or Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization product

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work onsite at our Carmel Headquarters location, unless otherwise directed by manager.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week with a minimum of 20 hours for spring and fall interns
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Able to read and interpret technical, regulatory and contractual documentation.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

DECISION MAKING

• Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.
• Decisions often require some thought without established precedents or procedures.
• Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.