The Program Manager intern will gain valuable experience supporting program managers in planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines, milestones and deliverables. They will support the team with project tracking, reporting, and risk management.
The AEVEX Internship Program gives individuals who are early in their career the opportunity to gain valuable learning opportunities while discussing goals, evaluating performance and receiving regular feedback.
Essential Functions
- Assist with Program Planning & Coordination: Support program managers in planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Project Tracking: Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and help mitigate any potential issues by assisting in problem-solving and finding solutions.
- Documentation & Reporting: Help maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting notes, and action items, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and accessible.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Assist in coordinating activities between different departments, teams, and stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly.
- Support in Resource Allocation: Aid in ensuring that the necessary resources (people, tools, and materials) are available and properly allocated for ongoing projects.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and help develop mitigation strategies, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Assist in other program-related tasks and special projects as needed.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Detail-oriented and organized: Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with collaboration skills: Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and able to contribute in a supportive role.
- Problem-solving mindset: Ability to analyze situations, recognize issues, and propose solutions.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, JIRA) is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of program management principles is a plus but not required.
Education / Certifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Program Management or a related Aircraft Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (undergraduate or graduate level).
Experience
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
- Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Security Clearance
AEVEX provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.
Salary Range
$20—$25 USD
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
