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Southwest Airlines · 1 day ago

Operations Engineering Summer 2026 Intern

TX-Dallas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24/hr - $27/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and opportunities for growth. They are seeking an Operations Engineering Summer 2026 Intern to work within the Network Operations Planning Department, where the intern will assist with engineering projects, support operational analysis, and develop applications to optimize aircraft performance.

Public Transportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on various size engineering projects in a maintenance or operations environment

Assist with special projects and events

Update and maintain aircraft performance calculations

Support operation through airport capability analysis and market studies

Develop iOS and web-based applications to support operations

Develop and maintain data structure to support analytics projects

Support timely communication and updates related to initiatives in assigned areas

Present research and analysis to Engineering and/or department leadership

Demonstrate fundamental engineering principles as it pertains to operations

Prepare substantiation documentation to justify actions and proposals

Light travel may be required to gain hands-on experience

The Intern will be utilized as an entry-level engineer and may get hands on experience with aircraft under supervision

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringData AnalyticsTechnical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and the willingness to function as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with tight deadlines

Ability to be flexible and adapt assignments and projects as needed

Good oral and written communication skills required

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required

Progress towards at least a bachelor's degree with a major/minor in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other Engineering related degree

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

1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred

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