About the role#
As a Summer Engineering Intern, you will join our production engineering teams to support Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations in San Antonio. You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects including repair industrialization, tools and fixture design, and process improvement. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Partner with production teams to support engine and accessory testing, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare detailed work instructions and interpret overhaul data for operations personnel.
- Produce documentation for material review boards, unit build standards, and engineering bills of materials.
- Review service bulletins and warranty claims to advise management on item disposition.
- Assist in training on overhaul and test methods while providing technical support for new process implementation.
- Originate, revise, and interpret technical drawings.
- Act as a bridge between the business unit and component remanufacturing services to solve technical production problems.
- Immediately report any flight or product safety concerns and participate in proactive risk analysis.
- Carry out special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours or two years toward a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods, shop equipment, and machining processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Knowledge of failure modes and effects analysis, precision measuring instruments, and gas turbine engine theory.
- Familiarity with production management computer systems and standard PC environments.
- Strong planning, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to comprehend federal regulations and their application to company policies.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to comply with ITAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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