Southwest Airlines · 1 day ago
Technical Data Management Summer 2026 Intern
TX-Dallas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment for its employees and is seeking a Technical Data Management Intern for the Summer of 2026. The intern will work within the Performance and Technology team in Maintenance Programs to develop strategic process improvements and analyze data sets to inform long-term strategies.
Public Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic process improvements within the Technical Data Management function
Recognize operational inefficiencies in current processes and understanding the importance in improving them
Represent the Technical Data Management team in cross-departmental initiatives and meetings
Applies the usage of standard program, project management, and agile methodologies to address complex projects
Creation and delivering of presentations that are clear and convey key information such as roadmaps, and business cases to support change and drive alignment that can be presented at the executive level
Represent and lead cross-functional projects and initiatives aimed at addressing unique operational challenges
Analyze complex data sets to derive insights that inform long-term strategy and business decisions
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
Proactively monitor projects and communicate risks, issues, and scope, ensuring the appropriate level of priority, visibility, and escalation
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
Progress towards degree, major, or minor Engineering, Aviation, Business Analytics OR similar degree
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
Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communication skills
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Ability to work independently and willingness to function as part of a team
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines
Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Foundational understanding of aircraft systems, technical documentation, and maintenance program structures
Experience with using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Office 365 products
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree
At least 3 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends
Benefits
Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Company
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered .
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $107M
2024-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.9B
Leadership Team
Robert E. Jordan
President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Brendan Conlon
Vice President Crew Scheduling
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