Maintenance Programs Intern

About the role

We can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

Job Overview

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Programs Intern.

This internship will provide hands-on experience supporting the development and maintenance of aircraft maintenance documentation, with an emphasis on assisting with E175 workcard development. Responsibilities include reviewing technical information, creating and updating maintenance documents, organizing source material, performing basic quality checks, and supporting other Maintenance Programs projects as needed.

The ideal intern will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, general computer proficiency, and an interest in aviation, aircraft maintenance, engineering, or technical documentation. The successful candidate should be dependable, able to follow established instructions, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Training and guidance will be provided.

This position reports to the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance Programs.

Essential Duties

• Assist with the development and revision of E175 maintenance workcards
• Review, create, update, and organize technical documents and supporting information
• Create, update, and format maintenance documents using various software applications
• Compare workcards and other documents against source material for accuracy and completeness
• Interact with aircraft maintenance personnel, technical departments, or operational work areas
• Perform basic quality and consistency checks
• Maintain organized electronic records and project files
• Track assigned work and maintain daily productivity
• Support additional Maintenance Programs projects and administrative tasks as needed

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Writing, Information Technology, or another similar field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• General computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read, review, and organize technical information
• Ability to follow written instructions and established processes
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to multitask in a professional, fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent productivity
• Flexible schedule
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance or aviation terminology
• Experience working with technical documents, manuals, or procedures
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or similar applications
• Interest in aircraft maintenance programs, technical publications, or maintenance documentation
• Previous coursework or experience related to aviation, engineering, maintenance, or technical writing

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with regular use of computers and other office equipment
• Schedule and work location may vary according to departmental and project needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout an office or operational environment as needed
• Ability to handle standard office materials, documents, and equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 70 pounds

Additional information

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Interns receive travel privileges on the American Airlines network.

Starting Rate

$16.00/Hourly

I n addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: November 18, 2026

Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.