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Southwest Airlines · 1 day ago

Aircraft Maintenance Summer 2026 Internships

TX-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$20/hr - $22/hr

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment for its employees and is seeking summer interns for their Aircraft Maintenance program. Interns will support various teams within the Technical Operations Department, focusing on enhancing aircraft reliability and maintenance processes through data analysis and project support.

Public Transportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with and lead projects to improve department processes and procedures

Support projects to enhance data gathering and analysis

Perform data entry and conduct detailed analysis

Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools and equipment

Assist with training program development and delivery

Prepare and deliver presentations for meetings, training sessions, and workshops

Collect and analyze aircraft operational data to identify trends and reliability issues

Support validation and distribution of reliability reports required by FAA-approved programs

Estimate feasibility and resource needs for reliability improvement projects

Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and document solutions

Work with technical data consultants to interpret and summarize complex data for technical and non-technical audiences

Participate in monitoring project risks and assist in tracking issues and scope changes

Conduct research and provide follow-up on emerging maintenance issues under senior team guidance

Perform other duties as assigned to support reliability initiatives

No front-line work; most tasks are back-office with occasional travel to evaluate operations and processes

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteData analysisTechnical data comprehensionAviation Maintenance TechnologyAnalytical skillsProblem-solving abilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to analyze and comprehend basic technical data (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Structural Repair Manual)

Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Planning skills with strong problem-solving ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to stay organized and manage multiple concurrent assignments

Must be able to work successfully in a team environment and build strong interpersonal relationships

Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate

Quick learner, self-motivated, and team-oriented

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required

Progress toward a degree, major, or minor in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Maintenance Science, Aviation, Engineering or similar degree required

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process