Summer Internship Program – Flexjet Location: Flexjet Global Headquarters – Cleveland, OH Internship Duration: 10 Weeks
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation and luxury travel, is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our Summer Internship Program. This 10-week program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and work alongside industry leaders within one of the most exclusive brands in private aviation.
As a Flexjet Intern, you will be placed into a department aligned with your career interests and partnered with a dedicated mentor who will guide your development throughout the program. Departments include Sales, Marketing, IT, Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Flight Operations, and more. You will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain real-world experience that directly impacts our business and service excellence.
Throughout the program, you will also participate in:
- Educational Workshops focused on professional development, aviation industry insights, and business acumen.
- Social Events designed to foster networking, team building, and exposure to Flexjet’s culture.
- A Capstone Project, where you’ll collaborate with fellow interns on a strategic initiative and present your findings to Flexjet leadership.
- Job Shadowing & Hands-on Projects within your assigned department to deepen your understanding of your chosen career path.
Our Culture & Core Principles:
Our internship program is built on the same core principles that guide our company every day:
- Employees are the foundation of a service company.
- Fanatical attention to detail.
- Long-term approach to relationships.
We’re looking for interns who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact during their time with us.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with your assigned department on projects that support business objectives and enhance operational efficiencies.
- Shadow your mentor and other team members to gain insight into day-to-day roles and responsibilities.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and provide recommendations on assigned projects.
- Participate in department meetings, cross-functional collaborations, and leadership discussions.
- Engage with other interns in capstone project work, networking events, and professional development activities.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program.
- Strong desire to learn and contribute in a professional, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
- Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
- Strong desire to learn and contribute in a professional, team-oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines
- Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Flexjet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flexjet and has not been reviewed or approved by Flexjet.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, with pilots eligible for added company retirement contributions and a deferred compensation program that begins after year three. Feedback suggests these features lift total retirement value beyond base pay for pilots and certified technicians.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Pilot work rules emphasize home basing across 115+ domiciles, company-paid positioning on scheduled days, no reserve or calls on days off, and the ability to keep hotel and airline points. A high per diem and company-paid training further support day-to-day quality of life.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay is considered to have improved for pilots in 2024+, with first-year totals rising and base pay viewed as good relative to some Part 135 operators. Feedback suggests several non-flying roles track at industry standard or slightly above, aligning with local market medians.
Flexjet Insights
What We Do
Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 21 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft—some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry, with an average age of approximately six years. In 2015, Flexjet introduced Red Label by Flexjet, which features the youngest fleet in the industry, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 40 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.
