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Flight Innovation, Inc. · 1 week ago

2026 Internship - Flight Ops (Flight Operations Dispatch and Operations Coordinator)

Wichita, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Flight Innovation, Inc. is dedicated to providing exceptional aviation experiences through effective coordination of operations. The internship involves managing flight requests, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring smooth operation of flight activities.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Embody Textron Aviations values to complete our collective mission and achieve our vision

Receive and process requests for demonstration, transportation, and training flights. Determine availability of aircraft and flight crew; examine feasibility of trip based on flight time, crew duty time, and other salient factors. Input specific trip data into scheduling software

Interface with flight crews, sales managers, and sales support teams to organize details of flight requests, then communicate with maintenance facilities and line service personnel to ensure aircraft are adequately prepared for requested trips

Manage aircraft schedule for special requirements such as air shows, photo missions, and international demonstration tours

Assists with tracking and scheduling all off-site production, modification, and delivery flight activity

Coordinate off-site transportation and lodging for department personnel

Provide aircraft and flight crew reports to management as required

Interface with various departments to coordinate customer support flights when necessary

With input from management, schedule recurring pilot training and deconflict with international schedule. Ensure pilot training is accomplished in a timely manner and that no pilot exceeds training deadlines

Responsible for dispatch and flight following for all flight activity. This includes the monitoring of company frequency communications

Monitor all flight activity through maintaining communication with flight crews with an emphasis on quick response if an emergency presents itself

Qualification

Current Pilot LicenseAviation ManagementFederal Aviation RegulationsAeronautical Information ManualCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkAttention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Required

Pursuing Bachelors degree in Aviation Management or related field with sophomore status or higher

Excellent written and verbal communication

Possesses good organization and time management skills

Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet department objectives

Attention to detail, goal oriented

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive responsibilities

Highly motivated

Ability to work in team environment

Current Pilots License

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information