Southwest Airline Career Page · 5 days ago
Technical Data Management Summer 2026 Intern
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment for its employees and is seeking a Technical Data Management Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will be involved in developing strategic process improvements, analyzing data sets, and participating in cross-departmental initiatives within the Performance and Technology team.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic process improvements within the Technical Data Management function
Recognize operational inefficiencies in current processes and understanding the importance in improving them
Represent the Technical Data Management team in cross-departmental initiatives and meetings
Applies the usage of standard program, project management, and agile methodologies to address complex projects
Creation and delivering of presentations that are clear and convey key information such as roadmaps, and business cases to support change and drive alignment that can be presented at the executive level
Represent and lead cross-functional projects and initiatives aimed at addressing unique operational challenges
Analyze complex data sets to derive insights that inform long-term strategy and business decisions
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
Proactively monitor projects and communicate risks, issues, and scope, ensuring the appropriate level of priority, visibility, and escalation
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
Progress towards degree, major, or minor Engineering, Aviation, Business Analytics OR similar degree
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Must be at least 18 years of age
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and willingness to function as part of a team
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines
Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred
At least 3 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred
Foundational understanding of aircraft systems, technical documentation, and maintenance program structures is preferred
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Experience with using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Office 365 products
Benefits
Free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel)
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Company
Southwest Airline Career Page
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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