Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Long-term Intern to join our Regional Corporate Strategy Team based in either Herndon, VA or Grand Prairie, TX.
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.
Position Summary:
We are currently undergoing significant strategic transformations to enhance our efficiency, adapt to market changes, and drive future growth, including key projects focused on designing and deploying a shared services organization across North America. 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.
Your Working Environment:
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 impact.
Your Duties:
- Project Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various transformation projects.
- Documentation & Reporting: Support the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and meeting minutes.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and create data analysis models.
- 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.
- Research: Conduct research on industry best practices.
- Meeting Coordination: Schedule and organize project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items.
- Problem Solving: Assist in identifying potential project risks and issues, and contribute to developing mitigation strategies.
What You Will Gain:
- Practical Experience: Hands-on involvement in real-world transformation projects.
- Mentorship: Guidance from experienced project managers and leaders.
- Skill Development: Enhancement of project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Networking: Opportunities to connect with professionals across various departments.
- Impact: Contribute to significant organizational changes that drive business success.
Position Requirements:
- Must be currently located in the NoVA/DC metro area or the DFW metro area
- 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)
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Familiarity with project management principles or methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus, but not required.
- Good enterprising behavior and strong autonomy
- Working knowledge of Google Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
Preferred:
- School projects in related fields
- Keen interest in airline industry and/or aircraft manufacturing
- Ability to gather aviation industry competitive intelligence
Physical Requirements:
- 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
- Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
- Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
- Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
- Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer and in meetings.
