Summer Aviation Maintenance Intern: Hands-On Aircraft Care

Marathon Petroleum; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum invites an energetic intern to join our aviation maintenance team in Findlay, OH. You will assist with aircraft cleaning, fueling, inspections and ground support tasks while collaborating with pilots and technicians.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and hands-on learning in a structured internship that includes academic and practical components through the summer of 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Major in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Maintenance Management, or similar.
• Preferred enrollment in part 147 A&P program, OR certificated technician completing a 4-year degree. Prefer at least two semesters of A&P curriculum.
• Strong academic performance.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program throughout the duration of the experience.
• Military experience a plus.
• Summer internship dates are May 10 - Aug 6, 2027.
• Pay Rate Range: $20.31 - $25.38

Responsibilities

• Assist with: Aircraft cleaning and servicing, aircraft fueling and fuel farm maintenance, aircraft inspection and maintenance tasks.
• Perform minor ground support equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain test and bench equipment; and operates testing equipment.
• Confer with Company pilots on operating condition of aircraft; and coordinate repair time with maintenance technicians.
• Adhere to directions contained in flight operations-related manuals and related procedures.
• Perform hangar cleaning tasks.
• Actively identify, report and mitigate hazards and safety-risk management deficiencies.
• Provide timely input to management to ensure safety-risk profile is accurate and up to date.
• When appropriate, apply hazard checklists to make sound pre-flight and in-flight decisions.

Skills

Aviation maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Aviation Maintenance Technology / AA degree

Part 147 A&P program enrollment

Military experience a plus

Job description

Marathon Petroleum invites an energetic intern to join our aviation maintenance team in Findlay, OH. You will assist with aircraft cleaning, fueling, inspections and ground support tasks while collaborating with pilots and technicians.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and hands-on learning in a structured internship that includes academic and practical components through the summer of 2027.