Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
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.
StandardAero is seeking motivated, eager, and innovative students looking to join our maintenance teams for the 2026 summer term.
As an intern at StandardAero, you will gain hands-on industry experience supporting our Maintenance Department this summer You'll gain hands-on experience with mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Join our team today and build an aviation career you’re proud of! Over the course of your 10-12 week internship, you will have the opportunity to:
What you’ll do:
- Support maintenance engineers with troubleshooting and equipment reliability projects.
- Assist in preventive maintenance planning, data collection, and process improvement.
- Help update technical documentation, drawings, and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency.
Position Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering (or related) bachelor's program.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks is a plus.
- Available to work full-time on-site 10-12 weeks.
- A prospective student must meet screening and security requirements.
- Must be able to accurately read and interpret dimensions and measurements.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time daily.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, crawl, and climb ladders in order to work on areas within the aircraft that are difficult to access.
- Must be able to think clearly and speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
- The internship term will be Summer 2026 (beginning mid - May)
- Length of internship is between 10-12 weeks
- Internship is located in Dallas, TX; ** students must have own lodging
- 1 Internship slot available
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred Characteristics:
- Excellent communication skills
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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It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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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.
