Job Description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Interns will perform meaningful work alongside other talented professionals gaining insight to FlightSafety International’s culture and business philosophy. This paid internship is a 10-week program that will begin May 27, 2025 and will conclude August 1, 2025. 40 hours per week will be expected of each intern.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
• Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
• Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.
• Realtime Software – Creators of our in-house game engine (rendering, lighting, weather, etc.)
• 3D Modeling Pipeline – Writes software that enables our modeling staff to digitize the world
• VR / MR – Our newest group, pioneering virtual reality based flight simulation
• Display Software – Handles image processing and interfaces with our 4K, 120 fps projectors
• Display Hardware - Develops our display systems including projectors, screens, and cameras.

Minimum Education

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards a Computer Science degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Must be submitted on resume.

Minimum Experience

• Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts for the area of application.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive, personable, and ability to develop relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance of this position requires access to items and/or information controlled by U.S. export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may require an approved export license from the appropriate government agency for Non-U.S. Persons. Non-U.S. Persons are individuals whose status is something other than U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (i.e., holders of an approved “green card”) or have “protected status” as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., certain political asylees or refugees). Specific eligibility requirements for obtaining export licenses for Non-U.S. Persons are determined by the applicable government agencies, which may in turn impact the eligibility of Non-U.S. Persons to be considered for this position.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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