Aviation Engineering Intern - Spring 2027
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Republic Airways scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Category:
Human ResourcesRepublic 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
Professional development workshops and departmental information sessions
Direct exposure to aviation industry, facilitiestours, etc.
Additionalopportunities to work with other interns directly on projects
Relocation assistanceprovided, if applicable
Competitive hourly pay
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Create, adjust, and organize technical documents to assista respective mentor
Consolidateand streamline information regardingengineering documentsto assistmaintenance crew on the floor
Gather and condense information through company databases to deliver to theengineering/maintenance department
Analyze aircraftchange requests for economic viability and fleet convenience
Brainstormways to improve operations within the engineering department, improve operationsbetween other departmentsand increase efficiency between Headquarters and crews at Republic Airways bases.
Create, update, or review engineering documents as assigned
Attendmeetingsand vendor functions
Assistin duties, projects, and presentations as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) or related.
Minimum 3.0GPA 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
Pursuing Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work onsite at our CarmelHeadquarters location, unless otherwise directed by hiring manager
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week with a minimum of 20 hours for spring and fall interns
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and interpret technical, regulatoryand contractual documentation. Able to maintainconfidentiality.
DECISION MAKING
Makes day to daydecisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought without establishedprecedents or procedures. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost. Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to move about the work environment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talkand hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anassociateencounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typicallynot exposed to extreme environmental conditions.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations
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.