It was my first internship and I got to learn a lot about the real working world. I expanded my network and learnt how to communicate in a fast-paced, professional environment.
What I wish was different
I was treated like a full time employee with expected years of experience. It was very fast paced and stressful. Because of the constant lay-offs, one employee is handling multiple roles and responsibilities. And the tasks will be pushed to an intern with the same expectations, regardless of experience.
Advice
Learn how to leave a job when you're too stressed out. Do not stay at a job because they pay you well or for the sake of your resume. It's not worth ruining both your mental and physical health for an internship where people are not understanding enough.
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Student Finance Commercial Aircraft Analyst
October 2019 • Toronto, Ontario
What I liked
The office environment and determined colleagues.
What I wish was different
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A&P Mechanic
November 2019 - July 2020 • Windsor Locks, CT
What I liked
Different task every day, Operational Tests
What I wish was different
Less bureaucracy, more training, more organization, layoffs
Advice
It made me a better mechanic but also gave me the tools to design planes with maintenance practicality in mind.
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Project Management Intern
June 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Everything from the people, to culture, and all the activities and everything that I’ve learned along the way.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more collaboration and interactions with all the interns.
Advice
Network and make connections. Everyone’s story is interesting and different. Open yourself up and communicate efficiently and effectively.
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Flight Test Intern
March - August 2019 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
The work environment was very professional.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would've been more work, I joined at an awkward time in the Flight Test Center. Many of the aircraft were just certified before I started working, leaving little work afterwards.
Advice
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June 2019 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Lots of hands on experience. Great community and people.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for more. They are always willing to help you learn.
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Talent Acquisition Intern
April 2019 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
This is a wonderful company to work for. The people are great to work with and you are exposed to different aspects of the aviation business. You can gain so much knowledge from your team that will help you with your next steps after college.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Everyone would rather you ask questions then do something wrong. They are all very helpful and will help you step by step if need be.
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Data Entry Coordinator
June 2019 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I got the experience what it is like working inside a large corporation.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been more IT related.
Advice
It is a good first internship, very flexible with school schedules!
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Avionics Flight Test Intern
April 2019 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Great learning experience, cool experience working hands on with test aircraft and ground rigs.
What I wish was different
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Advice
You will learn and use a lot of business jet avionics systems and interfaces. If you frequently use flight sim, you will have a huge advantage!
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Methods Engineering Intern
April 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendliness of my co-workers as well as my boss. Another thing that I like is that I am able to work with the different planes on the computer and after can go down to the shop floor and see them physically.
What I wish was different
I really enjoyed this internship as my first experience with one and I have no regrets about anything that has happened or anything that I have done.
Advice
If it is your first time interning at a large company or any company make sure that you are not working for the paycheck, but rather working to improve yourself and in turn improve the team that you are working with.
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Data Shop Coordinator Intern
June 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I love working in a fast-paced environment with intelligent, focused coworkers. I have learned corporate etiquette, how to use widely common aircraft software, and how to interact with clientele and coworkers on a professional level.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
If I were to recommend this job to someone else I would tell them to be ready and eager to learn new things as well as get ready to work and work hard.
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Avionics/Electrical Engineer
June 2017 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Flexible schedule, interesting systems.
What I wish was different
Less paperwork, more feedback
Advice
Be proactive and take whatever projects you can. Be a leader
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Project Engineer
May 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
Nice place to work, and flexible hours to work around class schedules.
What I wish was different
I could've been more involved with my major (Industrial engineering)
Advice
Show up on time, and be friendly
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Flight Test Engineer intern
February 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
The challenge of learning new systems and gaining a better overall sense of what it takes to make a product. Mostly learning about testing needed to ensure the safety of others.
What I wish was different
The biggest thing that I wish would have been different is having a desk that I could stand/sit at, so that I could stand part of the day. Otherwise its been great.
Advice
It's extremely important to take your time and read everything thoroughly, you could miss something extremely important if you don't read it all.
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Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I learned a lot about aircraft and how mechanical systems work.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
KEEP WORKING HARD.
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BFTC
September 2017 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
The different experience And challenge I face everyday.
What I wish was different
Started to search earlier, in that way I could have grow and learn more by this time.
Advice
Be eager to learn and get prepared well.
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Finance Intern
October 2017 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
My supervisor is extremely helpful and encouraging of me to take on tasks. It is not just an internship to solely observe but to participate and have hands on learning. They also embrace the fact that I am a student first and an intern second and I really appreciate their willingness to work around not just my class schedule but studying and extra school activities.
What I wish was different
Advice
Just throw yourself into it. It seemed scary at first to be doing some of the work I am but I will never learn and feel comfortable if I don't just go for it and submerge myself into actual work.
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Project Management team
August 2017 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
They take the time to get you integrated into the workflow. There is a lot to grasp all at once and a fairly long learning curve on it. They understand that you are an intern and that school comes first. Was able to get alot of valuable work experience and did actions that full time employees were doing.
What I wish was different
As far as internships go its pretty solid, not much Id change that I can think of.
Advice
Ask questions, ask for help, but only after you've given it a solid try. Make sure you can at least say what you've tried and ask why that's not working before you ask. There will be a lot you do not understand.
