Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Bring your mechanical aptitude, a strong work-ethic, and a hunger for learning – we’ll teach you the rest.
What’s it like at StandardAero
Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.
As an intern at StandardAero, you will gain hands-on industry experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with our teams that raise the standard of excellence.
Join our team today and build an aviation career you’re proud of!
Overview:
StandardAero is seeking motivated, eager, motivated Mechanical Engineering students for winter and summer term positions (4 or 8 months) to support StandardAero’s production and growth projects for the 2027 winter and/or summer term. This work may cover support in the following areas:
- Production Engineering
- Service Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Operations
- Facilities Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Repair Development
What You'll do:
- Develop repairs for engine components.
- Reprocess cost evaluation and recommendations for reduction
- Develop repair on non-conforming parts
- Perform technical manual reviews
- Review tooling requirements and implement into shop
- Write technical reports and procedures.
- Coordinate process improvement initiatives.
- Create electronic manual revisions.
- Perform engine performance analysis.
- Find alternative cleaning, plating, thermal spraying and coatings methods
- Assist in engine and accessories troubleshooting
- Assist in planning and implementing facility improvements, maintenance projects, and energy efficiency initiatives to support safe and efficient operations.
- Other projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must have completed 1st Year of Engineering studies (Bachelor's or Engineering Technology)
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Good understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles
- Working knowledge computers and MS Office experience/knowledge.
- Must be available to work for the full summer term, from the first week of May through the last week of August 2027 (4 months) or an 8-month term starting January 2027
- Must be eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basis.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are and experience our welcoming culture.
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
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Skills Required
- Completed first year of Bachelor's Engineering or Engineering Technology studies
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
- Availability for the full summer term from May through August 2027 or an eight-month term beginning January 2027
- Eligibility to work permanently in Canada
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
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