What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Engineering Intern - Fall 2025 position at Republic Airways?
JR-006150
Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, is growing to a fleet of over 220 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. Our business strategy was developed by an experienced team of senior airline executives and incorporates sound business strategies and insights for the development and management of airlines operating throughout the United States. Our Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles and Culture Statement guide each decision we make and each flight we operate.
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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Strong research and problem solving skills. Makes decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to previously established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
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.
Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, is growing to a fleet of over 220 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. Our business strategy was developed by an experienced team of senior airline executives and incorporates sound business strategies and insights for the development and management of airlines operating throughout the United States. Our Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles and Culture Statement guide each decision we make and each flight we operate.
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
- Cross-departmental exposure through potential projects
- Opportunities to work from the Company’s various locations
- Paid Holidays
- Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects
- Service opportunities to work with Republic’s various charitable partners
- The possibility of traveling for work
- Access to the corporate Fitness Center
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed.
- Create, adjust, and organize technical documents to assist a respective mentor
- Consolidate and streamline information regarding engineering documents to assist maintenance crew on the floor
- Gather and condense information through company databases to deliver to the engineering/maintenance department
- Analyze aircraft change requests for economic viability and fleet convenience
- Brainstorm ways to improve operations within the engineering department, improve operations between other departments and increase efficiency between Headquarters and crews at Republic Airways bases.
- Create, update, or review engineering documents as assigned
- Attend meetings and vendor functions
- Assist in duties, projects, and presentations as assigned
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) or related.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group
- Strong analytical skill
- Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis Headquarters location, unless otherwise directed by hiring manager
- Ability to a minimum of 20 hours for Fall
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Strong research and problem solving skills. Makes decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to previously established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
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.
