About the role#
StandardAero is hiring an Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Antonio, Texas. You will work alongside production engineering teams to support Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. You will gain hands-on experience through projects focused on repair industrialization, tools and fixture design, and process improvement.
What you'll do#
- Partner with production engineering teams to support MRO operations.
- Collaborate with engineers on repair industrialization and process improvement projects.
- Perform engine and accessory tests, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare detailed work instructions and interpret overhaul data.
- Produce documentation including material review board reports, unit build standards, and engineering bills of materials.
- Review service bulletins, manual changes, and warranty claims.
- Provide technical advice to customers and generate reports on serviceability and failure analysis.
- Support the implementation of new processes and specify necessary tools or test equipment.
- Originate, revise, and interpret technical drawings.
- Identify and report flight or product safety concerns immediately.
- Participate in risk analysis for safety-critical parts and processes.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Minimum of 60 credit hours or two years in an ABET-accredited bachelor's program for Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods, shop equipment, and machining processes.
- Working knowledge of gas turbine engine theory, performance analysis, and precision measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with failure modes and effects analysis.
- Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with PCs and production management computer systems.
- Strong planning, analytical, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of federal regulations and their application to company policies.
- Ability to recognize flight and product safety-critical components.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to comply with ITAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About StandardAero
StandardAero provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the aviation and aerospace sectors. The company operates through divisions focused on engine services and component repair. It serves customers across business and commercial aviation, the military, and industrial power markets. Founded in 1911, the organization maintains 49 facilities globally and employs nearly 7,500 people. Its headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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