Intern, Engineering: Summer
Cincinnati, OH
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. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As an Intern, Engineer at StandardAero, you'll gain hands-on industry experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with our teams that raise the standard of excellence.
What you’ll do:
- Research the viability of a new program or initiative; compile and present statistics.
- Clean up, edit and update a database.
- Conduct a failure analysis and investigation.
- Evaluate and improve efficiency, streamline programs, or cut costs.
- Perform a study or survey; analyze and present results.
- Compile employee manuals or develop process directions for tasks.
- Conduct a cost benefit analysis to upgrade on a specific material/machine.
- Design tooling or ground support equipment.
- Work on a continuous improvement project resulting in a measurable improvement.
- Carries out other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in engineering related curriculum at a university level
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S Principles
- Project Management Experience with CAD and simulation software
- Lean Green Belt Certification preferred
- Project Experience in manufacturing setting preferred
- The ability to read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, and blueprints.
- The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
- The ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in an engineering-related university curriculum
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S Principles
- Project management experience with CAD and simulation software
- Lean Green Belt Certification
- Project experience in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, and blueprints
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
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.
