Pay: Hourly
Position Details: Monday- Friday 7 am- 4 pm
Job Description: This summer internship experience is designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of an aviation operating environment and includes internships in various areas. The internship is meant to give students realistic exposure to the work environment and decision-making opportunities. By applying to the Summer 2026 Internship Program, you are expressing interest in the internship program and could be considered for other internship opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Possible internships include Facilities, Logistics, and Engineering. The internship program runs late-May/ early-June to Mid-August.
Timeline: Applications will be reviewed following the closure of the application. Due to the high volume of applicants, please expect to hear back from us in a few weeks.
Housing Requirements: All internships are on-site at KVBW Bridgewater. If you reside in a different state, you will need to relocate to be considered for an internship.
Eligibility Qualifications: Interns must be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and have at least 1 full semester remaining after the internship. Interns must be available to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks in Summer 2026.
Facilities (2 openings)
Job Responsibilities:
Learn assigned department processes and procedures
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Operate power equipment (mowers, weed eaters, floor scrubbers, etc.)
Routine inspections of the facility grounds, signage, equipment labeling
General cleaning and cleanliness of facility
Mowing, weeding, mulching, and landscaping
Operating zero turn mowers, string trimmers, and power tools
General organization of hangar facilities, keeping them neat and organized.
General facilities maintenance such as painting and repairing windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures as needed
Basic mechanical activities performed is desired
Minor repair and maintenance of shop tools/equipment as needed
Assist in setting up for events
Attend all intern events
Contribute to company hosted events
Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
College student of any major and class
Ability to operate power equipment & tools
Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstances
Physical ability to:
Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
Stand for an extended period of time on a concrete floor
Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat)
Logistics (5 openings)
Logistics Team Internships:
Warehousing
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Analysis
Job Responsibilities: (responsibilities listed below may vary depending on team)
Learn assigned department processes and procedures
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Maintain accurate Inventory Records and Stock Levels
Follow directions and remain on task with minimal direct supervision
Maintain incoming and outgoing parts transactions and movements
Assist warehousing team in warehouse cleanup and working large scale projects
Conduct inventory research
Partner and communicate with various departments
Provide service for internal and external customers
Participate in special projects
Keep and maintain designated Logistics area neat, clean, and orderly
Properly stock/shelve aircraft parts in a warehouse environment
Properly label, package, and box aircraft parts for inventory
Attend all intern events
Contribute to company hosted events
Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
College student of any major and class
Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred), and various company software programs
Ability to read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research purposes; knowledge of aviation terminology a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn new processes and materials quickly
Ability to work productively and efficiently without distraction in a fast-paced atmosphere to achieve deadlines
Ability to operate a forklift (no previous experience needed)
Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstances
Physical ability to:
Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
Stand for an extended period of time on a concrete floor
Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat)
Engineering (2 openings)
Job Responsibilities:
Learn assigned department processes and procedures
Assist in processing paperwork for functional area according to established procedures
Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor, manager, and team leads
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Prepare and provide approval for engineering data in accordance to FAA, customer, and company specifications
Track and maintain engineering and modification request forms
Assist in coordinating activities and schedules of other engineering or technical personnel on various projects, as needed.
Obtain and Prepare approval for engineering data in accordance to customer specifications
Coordinate material shipping and receiving for engineering (prototypes, materials, components)
Assist with modifications and repairs where needed
Assist with support projects to improve productivity inside and outside the department
Interact with other engineers, managers, and clients
Attend all intern events
Contribute to company hosted events
Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Rising Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Engineering
Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Database/spreadsheet experience
The ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
The ability to adapt quickly to new instructions
Must be self-motivated and willing to think outside of the box to solve problems
Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions
Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships
Pay is $12.77 per hour.
| Location | Bridgewater, VA |