Position Information:
Northwest Airlines is seeking qualified student candidates for the position of Engineer Co-op in our Safety and Engineering division of the Technical Operations department. These positions are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We have learning opportunities in the following engineering disciplines; Avionics, Interiors, Power Plant, Systems, Structures and Liaison.
Responsibilities: Co-ops receive on the job training and work one to one with an experienced Engineer. They will perform the following primary duties:
Review aircraft manufacturers service bulletins for possible incorporation on NWA aircraft
Design repairs and modifications
Review maintenance procedures for efficiency
Write projects for maintenance
Process changes to maintenance documentation and maintenance programs
Process aircraft configuration evaluations
Assist staff engineers with analysis & resolution of reliability and operational issue
Qualifications:
Co-ops are preferred to be in their sophomore or junior year enrolled in an Engineering degree plan
3.0 GPA or higher
Willing to return more than one quarter/semester
Analytical, problem solving and time management skills
Oral, written and presentation skills
Ability to manage projects/process
Compensation/Benefits:
Co-ops are offered a competitive starting base of $14 per hour with planned increases to a maximum of $17 per hour plus, one round trip travel pass every thirty days for yourself, spouse and children, if applicable, throughout the NWA domestic system.
Northwest Airlines Flight Operations currently has a number of unpaid internships available at our Operations Training Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Flight Operations internship is designed for students pursuing a career as a commercial airline pilot. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program as a junior or senior, majoring in aviation or aeronautical science. In addition, students must earn college credit for their internship.
As a Flight Operations intern, students learn valuable, firsthand information about the operations of a major carrier. Most interns will have the opportunity to attend ground school, jumpseat, and spend time in a full flight simulator. In addition, the intern will earn one space available ticket for every 30 days of work. Please visit our career opportunities page to view current openings and how to apply.
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