The Ohio State Univerity - Department of Aviation

Internships:

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (Ongoing Program)
Description: Assist and involvement with ongoing Research projects to provide hands on experience and practical applications.
Contact: [url]http://education.nasa.gov/usrp[/url]

Southwest Airlines Dallas Texas (Updated Jun 2009)
Description: Southwest offers continuous Internships in a number of Corporate Departments at their Headquarters in Dallas.
Contact: [url=http://www.southwest.com/careers/internships.html]http://www.southwest.com/careers/internships.html[/url] This link will take you to their Website where their programs are comprehensively presented.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Ongoing)
Description: Possible Assignments to Airport Administration, Concession, Operations, Properties/Facilities, External Relations, Tenant Relations, Legal, Public Safety, or Maintenance. Other duties may include Information and Statistic gathering, Surveys, and Reports. Housing and Transportation is not provided
Contact: Cover Letter and Resume by E Mail or Fax to Ms. Adrian Dixon Human Resources / Mexxanine L.C. Smith Terminal Detroit MI 48242. FAX 734 247 7377 E Mail adrian.dixon@wcaa.us

American Airlines Flight Department Internships (Ongoing)
Description: 12 to 15 Interns are selected to support a variety of Flight Operations, Operations Planning, and Systems Control departments at American Airlines and American Eagle. Placement is nationwide at major American cities. The Internships are unpaid and Interns are responsible for their living and accommodations.
Contact: Jim Oppermann Internship Coordinator Ohio State Aviation 164 West 19th Avenue 410 Columbus OH 43210 614 688 8746

Department of Transportation Website
Description: The Department of Transportation offers a number of opportunities to Students and Graduates. The link below provides significant information. Your Review and Consideration are suggested.
Contact: http://www.careers.dot.gov/index.htm

Northwest Airlines Flight Operations (Ongoing per Academic Quarters)
Description: Provide administrative support, data gathering and reporting, and other duties as assigned in Flight Operations. The Internships are year round, organized around Academic Quarters. Application due Dates are Nov 1, Mar 1 and Jul 1.
Contact: The Application and other required documents are available from Jim Oppermann 4th Floor Aviation Building.

Piedmont Airlines Safety Internships
Description: The Piedmont Airlines Safety Department is pleased to offer two on-going internship opportunities for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Currently, we are able to offer the successful candidates wages of $8.00 plus space available flight benefits during their internship. This would prove to be a valuable experience for anyone interested in pursuing a career in aviation safety. As a regional carrier safety department, we are able to offer the intern exposure to all aspects of an airline safety department. One position will be based in Harrisburg, PA and the other will be based in our Salisbury, MD corporate headquarters location. Piedmont Airlines, Inc. operates as an US Airways Express carrier and is a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways. As a wholly-owned carrier for US Airways, Piedmont Airlines is an integral part of the company. Piedmont operates nearly 490 daily departures to 55 cities throughout the eastern United States and Canada. We currently operate 55 deHavilland DHC-8 turbo prop aircraft. Piedmont Airlines employs nearly 4000 aviation professionals. As an intern, the individual will become involved in the day-to-day management of the airlines’ safety programs. This includes interacting and gaining knowledge of employee safety concerns. Also, the intern will assist in the achieving of the corporate mission of providing a safe environment for employees and customers. Included in this email are the position descriptions for both of the internships. Please ensure that these opportunities are listed for every semester going forward. We welcome the opportunity to assist your students in achieving their goals of becoming an aviation safety professional. Although we are unable to guarantee employment following the internship, we have recently hired two previous interns in to full-time safety positions.
Contact: Please have qualified and interested candidates send their resumes to Heinz Wendorff, Safety Specialist at Heinz.Wendorff@usairways.com. Questions may also be addressed to those email addresses. Heinz Wendorff Piedmont Airlines Safety Specialist 717-948-5471 Office 305-609-3768 Cell

National Transportation Safety Board
Description: Work under the direction of a NTSB air safety investigators, and provide assistance to them in the conduct of selected accident/incident investigations. Please see the link below for program details, locations, requirements, and How to apply.
Contact: Please see the link.

Airline Internships
Description: While we cannot possibly know, list, or maintain all the Internship opportunities in the Industry, we strongy urge you to inquire directly to Aviation organizations. Internships come in many forms, short term, long term, paid, unpaid, housing provided, travel benefits, flight education benefits. The contacts you make and cultivate last a lifetime.
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San Diego Regional Airport Authority Summer Internships
Description: Multiple Internships across various Department Please see Link. Late May to August 26. [url=Images/SanDiegoAirportSummerInternship.pdf]San Diego Airport Internship[/url]
Contact: www.san.org

Port Columbus Airport Ambassadors
Description: Assist, guide, and support Passengers, Visitors, and Guests at Port Columbus International Airport. Provide direction and assistance as needed or required. Flexible Hours [url=images/CMHAirportAmbassadors.PDF]Airport Ambassador Announcement[/url]
Contact: For additional information about this rewarding opportunity,please visit our website at www.ColumbusAirports.com, click on “Port Columbus” at the top of the page, then “Passenger Services” and then “Volunteer Opportunities”. or contact Donna Wiseman, Customer Service Specialist, at 614-239-4027 or email her at DWiseman@ColumbusAirports.com.

World Airways Internships Technical Engineering
Description: INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Intern - Engineering Department: Technical Engineering Reports to: Director of Engineering Position Summary: To provide an Engineering Intern an opportunity to observe, practice skills, work with systems and gain exposure to technical processes in order to broaden the learning level required for future on the job performance. Provide analysis and analytical support to management on both strategic and tactical decisions. Responsibilities: • Exposure to system design reviews, documentation and compliance procedures for DC 10/MD 11 aircraft with regard to Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System EGPWS. • Exposure to system design reviews, documentation and compliance procedures for DC 10/MD 11 aircraft with regard to Air/Ground Communication system (APEX). • Exposure to standard tracking system and documentation for incorporation of service bulletins related to surge/stall prevention (GE) and (P &W) engines. • Trend monitoring exposure with regards to reliability Expectations: Interns are expected to observe basic company rules which include a schedule of (8a to 5p) with one hour for lunch. Interns should not be in the workplace beyond 40 hours in the workweek.
Contact: Cover Letter and Resume to: Michelle M. Ross Employment Manager mross@woa.com

World Airways Flight Operations Internship
Description: To provide an Intern an opportunity to observe, practice skills, work with systems and gain exposure to Flight Operations in order to broaden the learning level required for future on the job performance. • Exposure to training records for audit and training process. • Assisting with documentation and auditing of records for the Chief Pilot's office. • Observation of ground and simulator training. • Exposure to Flight Operations Manual revisions. • Special projects as assigned. • Ground school MD-11 Simulator time - Possible tech credit for AS452.
Contact: Cover Letter and Resume to: Michelle M. Ross Employment Manager World Airways mross@woa.com

World Airways Safety and Compliance
Description: Position Summary: To provide an Intern an opportunity to observe, learn basic safety principles and practices; assist in program implementation and administration in order to broaden the learning level required for future on the job performance in the field of safety. Responsibilities: • Observe and learn how a diverse Corporate Safety Department functions by attending meetings and training sessions, as well as one on one time with each individual in the department • Assist with implementation and administration of safety programs • Complete one major project, which will be decided during the internship • Observation of ground and flight simulator training • Learn basic investigative processes for an accident, incident & irregularity; aid in maintaining opened investigative files • Identify a safety deficient area and develop a program to mitigate its risks • Learn reporting procedures for OSHA, EPA, and the World Airways Safety Department • Assist in coordinating company and departmental activities • Aid in designing the monthly Safety Publication; research current safety issues within the company, write articles, and distribute completed publication • Special projects as assigned
Contact: Cover Letter and Resume to: Ms. Michall M. Ross Employment Maager www.woa.com

OSU Airport External Relations Intern (7 Oct 2009)
Description: Please let interested aviation students know that I am looking for a student intern. Preferably a sophomore or junior. 10 to 15 hours a week. Job involves: • researching noise complaints using flight tracking software; • preparing reports about flight operations; • assisting with public relations activities; • assisting with preparation of the Airport Master Plan; • general administrative duties, such as filing, running errands, etc. Anyone with questions can contact me. They will need to fill out an application from Becky Gullett in the Business Office. Cathy Ferrari External Relations Manager The Ohio State University Airport 614-292-5823
Contact: Cathy Ferrari cferrari@osuairport.org 614 292 5823

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