Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our #1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.
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.
StandardAero is seeking motivated, eager, and innovative students looking to join one of our Engineering Team for the summer 2027 term.
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!
Job Duties:
Students may be involved in one or many of the following:
- 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 (Required Skill/Experience):
- Completion of two years of education in engineering related curriculum
- 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.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Qualifications:
- Project Management Experience with CAD and simulation software
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S Principles
- Lean Green Belt Certification preferred
- Project Experience in manufacturing setting preferred
What makes a good fit for StandardAero
We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We’re very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that’s a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too —it’s what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you apply and join us.
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.
Skills Required
- Completion of two years of education in an engineering-related curriculum
- 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Project management experience with CAD and simulation software
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles
- Lean Green Belt certification
- Project experience in a manufacturing setting
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.






