Summer Internship - Corporate Strategy

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Summer Intern to join our Regional Corporate Strategy Team based in Grand Prairie, TX.

We’re now accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. These positions are designed to provide students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation through practical experience focused in several areas of the aerospace industry.

The Strategy Team:

Airbus Americas' strategy team plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's long-term vision and operational focus across its divisions, including commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space.  Based in Herndon, Virginia, the team is responsible for defining and implementing corporate strategies tailored to the North American market. Key responsibilities include gathering competitive intelligence, supporting executive decision-making, and aligning regional goals and strategy with Airbus’ global objectives. The team’s work impacts areas such as innovation, sustainability, transformation, and market expansion, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders across the aerospace ecosystem. 

Your Working Environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Your Duties:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Transformation Analyst Intern to join our Transformation Office. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale organizational change initiatives. You will work closely with experienced project managers and cross-functional teams, contributing to critical projects that reshape our business processes, technology, and culture. This role is ideal for someone passionate about driving change, eager to learn, and looking to make a tangible impac t.

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Project Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various transformation projects.

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Documentation & Reporting: Support the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and meeting minutes.

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Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and create data analysis models including, but not limited to, cost reallocation simulation models.

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Stakeholder Communication: Help facilitate communication among project stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely information flow.
Process Improvement: Contribute to identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.

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Research: Conduct research on industry best practices.

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Meeting Coordination: Schedule and organize project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items.

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Problem Solving: Assist in identifying potential project risks and issues, and contribute to developing mitigation strategies.

What You Will Gain:

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Practical Experience: Hands-on involvement in real-world transformation projects.

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Mentorship: Guidance from experienced project managers and leaders.

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Skill Development: Enhancement of project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Networking: Opportunities to connect with professionals across various departments.

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Impact: Contribute to significant organizational changes that drive business success.

Position Requirements:

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Must be currently located in the DFW metro area

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Good enterprising behavior and strong autonomy

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Working knowledge of Google Suite 

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Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

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Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.

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Currently enrolled in or recently graduated in a Bachelor's degree, Engineering, Aerospace or Aviation Management, Business, Economics or International relations (or similar field);  OR Currently enrolled in or recently graduated in a Master's degree, Engineering, Aerospace or Aviation Management, Business, Economics or International relations (or similar field) at an accredited University

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Strong academic record.

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Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail.

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Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

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Familiarity with project management principles or methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus, but not required.

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Willing to temporarily live in the Herndon, VA (DC metro) area during the internship; if not already local to the area.

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Ability to communicate well (written and verbal) in English 

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Authorized to Work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Preferred:

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School projects in related fields

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Keen interest in airline industry and/or aircraft manufacturing

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Excellent organizational and time management skills

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Demonstrated effective communication skills

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Strong analytical and problem solving skills

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Ability to gather aviation industry competitive intelligence

Physical Requirements:

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Vision:  Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

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Hearing:  Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings.  Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

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Speaking:  Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.

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Equipment Operation:  Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.

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Sitting:  Able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer and in meetings.

Candidates must be authorized to Work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.

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Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
Internship

Experience Level:
Student

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Support to Management

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Job Posting End Date: 06.04.2025

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