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2026 Summer Internships

Bridgewater, VA ยท On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

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How much do aircraft internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft internships in the United States is $38.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $49.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aircraft internship?

Aircraft internships are structured work experiences offered to students or recent graduates who are interested in careers in aviation, aerospace engineering, or related fields. These internships provide hands-on exposure to aircraft operations, maintenance, engineering, or management, allowing participants to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Typically, internships can be found with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance organizations, or aviation authorities. They are valuable for networking, gaining practical skills, and increasing employability in the competitive aviation industry.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during an aircraft internship?

During an aircraft internship, you can expect to be involved in a variety of hands-on and observational tasks, such as assisting with routine maintenance checks, supporting engineers in troubleshooting technical issues, and helping document compliance with safety regulations. You may also participate in team meetings, shadow experienced professionals, and contribute to ongoing projects like aircraft modification or component testing. Interns often rotate between departments, which provides a comprehensive overview of both technical and operational aspects of the aircraft industry. This experience is designed to help you develop practical skills and build professional relationships within the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an aircraft internship, and why are they important?

To excel in an Aircraft Internship, candidates should possess a basic understanding of aviation principles, strong analytical skills, and be actively pursuing a relevant degree such as aerospace engineering or aviation management. Familiarity with industry-standard software like CAD programs, maintenance tracking systems, or flight simulation tools is often beneficial. Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for collaborating with professionals and learning in dynamic environments. These competencies ensure interns can contribute meaningfully, absorb practical knowledge, and prepare for future roles in the aviation industry.

What is the difference between Aircraft Internships vs Aircraft Maintenance Technicians?

AspectAircraft InternshipsAircraft Maintenance Technicians
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduates of aviation or aerospace programsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like FAA A&P license
Work EnvironmentInternship sites, airlines, maintenance facilities, often temporary or part-timeFull-time, hands-on maintenance in hangars, airports, or repair stations
Industry UsageEntry-level training, career exploration, skill developmentSkilled professionals responsible for aircraft repairs and inspections

Aircraft Internships are designed for students or recent graduates gaining industry experience, often with less certification requirements. Aircraft Maintenance Technicians are fully qualified professionals performing maintenance, requiring specific licenses. Internships serve as a stepping stone, while technicians are essential for ongoing aircraft safety and operation.

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2026 Summer Internships

dynamicaviation

Bridgewater, VA โ€ข On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Pay:ย Hourlyย 

Position Details:ย Monday โ€“ Friday 7 am โ€“ 4 pmย ย 

Job Description:ย ย 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.ย Possible internshipsย include Facilities, Logistics, and Engineering. The internship program runs late-May/ early-June to Mid-August.ย ย 

Timeline:ย Applications will be reviewed following the closure of the application. Due to the high volume of applicants, pleaseย expect to hear back from us in a few weeks.ย ย 

Housing Requirements:ย All internships are on-site at KVBW Bridgewater. If youย resideย in a different state, you will need toย relocateย to be considered for an internship.ย 

Eligibility Qualifications:ย Interns must be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and have at least 1 full semesterย remainingย after the internship. Interns must be available to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks in Summer 2026.

Facilities (2 openings)

Job Responsibilities:ย ย 

  • Learn assigned department processes and proceduresย 

  • Assistย in processing paperwork for functional area according to established proceduresย 

  • Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisorย 

  • Follow established safety rules and regulations andย maintainย a safe and clean environmentย 

  • Operate power equipment (mowers, weed eaters, floor scrubbers, etc.)ย 

  • Routine inspections of the facility grounds, signage, equipment labelingย 

  • General cleaning and cleanliness of facilityย 

  • Mowing, weeding, mulching, and landscapingย 

  • Operating zero turn mowers, string trimmers, and power toolsย 

  • General organization of hangar facilities, keeping them neat and organized.ย ย 

  • General facilities maintenance such as painting and repairing windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures as neededย 

  • Basic mechanical activities performed is desiredย 

  • Minor repair and maintenance of shop tools/equipment as neededย 

  • Assistย in setting up for eventsย 

  • Attend all intern eventsย 

  • Contribute to company hosted events ย 

  • Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessaryย 

  • Other duties as assignedย 

Qualifications:ย 

  • College student of any major and classย 

  • Ability toย operateย power equipment & toolsย 

  • Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstancesย 

  • Physical ability to:ย ย 

  • Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.ย ย 

  • Stand for an extendedย period of timeย on a concrete floorย 

  • Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat)ย 

Logistics (5 openings)

Logistics Team Internships:ย 

  • Warehousingย 

  • Inventory Managementย 

  • Purchasingย 

  • Analysisย 

Job Responsibilities:ย (responsibilities listed below may vary depending on team)ย 

  • Learn assigned department processes and proceduresย 

  • Assistย in processing paperwork for functional area according to established proceduresย 

  • Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisorย 

  • Follow established safety rules and regulations andย maintainย a safe and clean environmentย 

  • Maintainย accurateย Inventory Records and Stock Levelsย 

  • Follow directions and remain on task with minimal direct supervisionย 

  • Maintain incoming and outgoing parts transactions and movementsย 

  • Assistย warehousing team in warehouse cleanup and working large scale projectsย 

  • Conduct inventory researchย 

  • Partner and communicate with various departmentsย ย 

  • Provide service for internal and external customersย 

  • Participate in special projectsย 

  • Keep andย maintainย designated Logistics area neat, clean, and orderlyย 

  • Properly stock/shelveย aircraftย parts in a warehouse environmentย 

  • Properly label, package, and boxย aircraftย parts for inventoryย 

  • Attend all intern eventsย 

  • Contribute to company hosted eventsย 

  • Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessaryย 

  • Other duties as assigned ย 

Qualifications:ย 

  • College student of any major and classย 

  • Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills asย demonstratedย through leadership positionsย 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred), and various company software programsย 

  • Ability to read and understandย aircraftย parts and maintenance manuals for research purposes; knowledge of aviation terminology a plusย 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skillsย 

  • Ability to learn new processes and materials quicklyย 

  • Ability to work productively and efficiently without distraction in a fast-paced atmosphere to achieve deadlinesย 

  • Ability toย operateย a forklift (noย previousย experience needed)ย 

  • Ability to adapt/respond appropriately to changing circumstancesย 

  • Physical ability to:ย ย 

  • Lift, balance, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.ย ย 

  • Stand for an extendedย period of timeย on a concrete floorย 

  • Work in harsh environmental conditions (extreme heat)ย 

Engineering (2 openings)

Job Responsibilities:ย ย 

  • Learn assigned department processes and proceduresย 

  • Assistย in processing paperwork for functional area according to established proceduresย 

  • Work individually or in a team under the guidance and instruction of the department supervisor, manager, and team leadsย 

  • Follow established safety rules and regulations andย maintainย a safe and clean environmentย 

  • Prepare and provide approval for engineering data in accordanceย toย FAA, customer, and company specificationsย 

  • Track andย maintainย engineering and modification request formsย 

  • Assistย in coordinating activities and schedules of other engineering or technical personnel on various projects, as needed.ย ย 

  • Obtain and Prepare approval for engineering data in accordanceย toย customer specificationsย 

  • Coordinate material shipping and receiving for engineering (prototypes, materials, components)ย 

  • Assistย with modifications and repairs where neededย 

  • Assistย with support projects to improve productivity inside and outside the departmentย 

  • Interact with other engineers, managers, and clientsย ย 

  • Attend all intern eventsย 

  • Contribute to company hosted eventsย 

  • Local to the Bridgewater area or willing to commute as necessaryย 

  • Other duties as assignedย 

Qualifications:ย 

  • Rising Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelorโ€™s Degree program in Engineeringย 

  • Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorksย 

  • Database/spreadsheet experienceย 

  • The ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentย 

  • The ability to adapt quickly to new instructionsย 

  • Must be self-motivated and willing to think outside of the box to solve problemsย 

  • Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills asย demonstratedย through leadership positionsย 

  • Strong technical experiences asย demonstratedย through technical projects,ย researchย or engineering internshipsย 

Pay is $12.77 per hour.ย