Aviation Intern

Date Posted:

2025-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT4: UT Flight 200 Signature Way, East Granby, CT, 06026 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonic, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Team:

RTX Corporation is offering a position as an intern for our corporate aviation department, RTFlight. Our operation consists of a professional team of pilots, flight attendants, maintenance & dispatch personnel and operates a fleet of corporate jets & helicopters in accordance with FAR Part 91.

The Aviation Intern will gain firsthand knowledge of business aircraft operation through the "hands on" observation of all facets of the flight department and be an integral part of our team and culture of safety.

What You Will Do

The Aviation Intern can expect to gain exposure and operational understanding of:        

• Domestic and International Flight Planning and Operations
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aircraft Servicing
• Customer Service
• Aircraft Scheduling
• Crew Scheduling
• Flight Planning
• Safety Management Systems
• Security
• IS-BAO Compliance

This individual will perform various office duties and work with company mentors to complete special projects. We are looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills and an outstanding customer service mindset. This position reports directly to the Assistant Chief Pilot.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Candidates much be currently enrolled in an Aviation Bachelor's degree program and must have a minimum of 60 credits prior to starting of the internship. Candidates should not graduate before August 2026. Please upload a copy of your academic transcripts with your application.
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Positive attitude and self-motivated work skills
• Private Pilot's certificate is strongly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Learn More & Apply Now!
Location: This is an Onsite internship located in East Granby, CT (BDL Airport).
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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