College of Aeronautics
Student Internship and Co-Op Opportunities
What Employers want:
Communication Skills:
Candidates should be able to speak, write and listen well. Presentation skills are also key as is
the ability to respond to criticisms and questions.
Computer/Technical Skills:
Just as candidates should be able to read and write, they should also be familar with computers.
Expectations for proficiency with many applications continue to rise.
Leadership:
Candidates should be able to take charge but also know when to let others take over, depending
on what's needed. This is linked with potential management skills.
Teamwork:
Candidates should work well with different people while still being in control of some of their own
assignments.
Interpersonal Skills:
Employers want candidates who can relate to others, inspire them to participate or quell conflict
among co-workers.
Personal Traits:
Candidates should have initiative and be motivated, adaptable to change, industrious, honest and
be able to juggle tasks.
Internship Opportunities:
EAA Young Eagels offers both scholarships and internships.
Next Generation Air Transportation System
Southwest Airlines Internship Program
AAR Summer Internship Program
The Wood Dale World Headquarters offers an internship program in the summer for Undergraduate College Juniors and Seniors. Previous internships have been completed in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Systems.
AAR’s 24 month College Graduate Training and Development Program partners with schools for the purpose of identifying and hiring graduates who have the potential to become
Visit our website for more details: employment.aarcorp.com/details.cfm
Senior Quality Systems AuditorCo-Op:
AQP/Flight Training Department Internship Program
Astar Air Cargo, Inc., the primary air cargo carrier for DHL Worldwide, is offering paid internship positions to motivated individuals interested in gaining valuable experience working with a major airline in the Flight Crew Training and Standards Department. The positions pay $10/hr and average 8 hrs per day, five days per week. Job duties include but are not limited to assisting personnel in the development of Advanced Qualifications Program initial and recurrent training curricula for the Airbus A-300, Boeing 727, and McDonnell Douglas DC-8 aircraft, tracking crewmember currency requirements, maintaining a database, and developing training courseware. Previous experience working with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point is beneficial but not a requirement.
After a review of the resume, we will conduct a brief phone interview with the applicant and answer any questions they may have. We look forward to working with your students and encourage your participation in our summer program.
Please advise any interested parties to email a complete resume to: