Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Cirrus Aircraft is searching for a Full-Time Flight Operations Intern starting in May 2026 to August 2026.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

The Flight Operations Intern will gain experience in many different areas within the Flight Operations department while gaining professional experience with a global leader in general aviation manufacturing. The Flight Operations Intern’s primary responsibility will be supporting The Flight Training Advisors and Fleet Administrator with their day-to-day responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities include; pilot record keeping, flight operations scheduling, invoicing and billing, and assisting with fleet coordination.

Ancillary duties include record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending processes improvements.

Additional duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, and other similar pilot duties.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties
• Provide excellent and professional customer service
• Participate as a member of a team of professional and dedicated employees.
• Provide support through administrative processes within the Flight Operations department.
• Develop skills vitally important in today’s fast-paced work environment including analytical skills, team-based interaction, goal setting and strategic planning, the ability to work under pressure, listening and organizational skills, among others.
• Assist the Flight Training Advisors with customer billing, contractor invoice processing, and efficient records keeping processes.
• Prepares and distributes invoices for both customer training and revenue training events.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
• Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
• Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies.
• Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products.
• Provide feedback for program improvements.
• Identify needs to escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Develop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education, Experience or License:

• Currently pursuing a college degree or recent graduate of aviation/professional pilot program required
• Current and active FAA Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating required
• Current 1st or 2nd Class FAA Medical required
• 200 hours acting as Pilot in Command required

Preferred Education, Experience or License:

• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred
• Hold current and active Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Rating preferred
• Current student studying at an associated University Fleet School preferred
  • Western Michigan University
  • Southern Utah University
  • Vincennes University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • Marshall University
  • Kansas State University
  • University of Maine Augusta
  • Delta State University
  • Sault College of Applied Arts & Sciences

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proven record of successful flight instruction commensurate with experience required
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
• Courseware development experience is preferred
• Presentation skills
• Professional appearance
• Identify and effectively communicate pilot progression, deficiencies, barriers, and needs using the common language of the Fundamentals of Instruction

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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