Aviation Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
The Cox Enterprises Aviation Maintenance Internship is a comprehensive program that will expose selected candidates to every facet of a modern-day corporate flight department. The internship is designed to further the experience of aviation students who are pursuing careers as maintenance technicians through hands-on experience at a top-tier business aviation maintenance facility. The aviation maintenance intern will report directly to a Technical Operations Manager as assigned by the Director of Technical Operations. Duties and responsibilities will vary on a day-to-day basis depending on the needs of the department and their sub-groups
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- A recent graduate of or currently enrolled in a Part 147 school or accredited aviation program.
- Carry a minimum 2.5 GPA (for actively enrolled students).
- Submit a current resume.
- Provide one letter of recommendation from either a faculty member or aviation industry professional.
- Submit a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing your interest in and goals for a career in the aviation maintenance field.
- Must complete and submit application to be considered.
- If selected – Candidate must complete and pass a background check and drug test.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
- No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Responsibilities
- Familiarization of aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts catalogs, etc.
- Understanding basic troubleshooting
- Shadowing technicians while performing aircraft maintenance tasks
- Reviewing Quality Control procedures
- Fueling and defueling aircraft
- Towing aircraft
- Learning hand signals for marshalling aircraft
- Operating ground support equipment (hydraulic mules, bead breakers, power carts, etc.)
- Installing aircraft data bases
- Researching Airworthiness Directives and aircraft Service Bulletins
- Exposure to logbook entries and record keeping
- Updating computerized maintenance tracking programs
- Introductions to the Minimum Equipment List, Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums, and Flight Manuals
Benefits
- Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
