Intern (Flight Ops AI)

Summary

RAVN Aerospace is an aviation and aerospace company focused on advanced aerospace solutions, military pilot training, and defense-sector engineering services. The Flight Operations Technology & AI Intern will help improve aviation operations by designing processes, developing tools, automating repetitive work, organizing data, and exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support RAVN's Flight Operations team by helping design better processes, develop useful tools, automate repetitive work, and explore practical applications of artificial intelligence within real-world aviation operations
• Developing tools to improve flight scheduling, resource planning, pilot utilization, and operational reporting; automating manual processes; building dashboards and lightweight applications; organizing operational data; and evaluating practical applications of AI and generative AI
• Take ideas from concept through prototype and, where practical, help deploy solutions into day-to-day operations
• Regular use of computers and other standard office equipment
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, tools, or controls
• Ability to work in an office and aviation operations environment
• Periodic work around aircraft, hangars, or other operational areas may be required
• Specific work hours will be determined by academic schedules and operational or departmental requirements
• The position is expected to require approximately 10–20 hours per week with flexibility around the intern's academic schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Currently enrolled in a college or university degree program
• Strong technical aptitude, curiosity, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand an operational problem and translate it into a practical technical or process-based solution
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Flight Operations personnel and other departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as operational requirements change
• Availability to work approximately 10–20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aerospace and aviation environment
• Regular use of computers and other standard office equipment
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, tools, or controls
• Ability to work in an office and aviation operations environment
• Periodic work around aircraft, hangars, or other operational areas may be required
• The position is expected to require approximately 10–20 hours per week with flexibility around the intern's academic schedule
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete an I-9 Form
• Must meet applicable company requirements for access to RAVN facilities and operational environments
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with Python, Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, workflow automation, or data visualization
• Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools and an interest in applying them to practical operational problems
• Experience developing dashboards, workflows, lightweight applications, or automation tools
• Interest in organizing and preparing operational data for analytics, forecasting, automation, and AI-enabled decision support
• Ability to map existing processes and identify opportunities to make them faster, simpler, and more scalable
• Interest in aviation, aerospace, military flight operations, or technology-driven operational environments
• Aviation experience is helpful but not required
• The ideal candidate is located in the Salt Lake City area and can periodically work with the team in person. Strong candidates who can work remotely may also be considered

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in a college or university degree program
• Strong technical aptitude, curiosity, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand an operational problem and translate it into a practical technical or process-based solution
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Flight Operations personnel and other departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as operational requirements change
• Availability to work approximately 10–20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aerospace and aviation environment
• Regular use of computers and other standard office equipment
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, tools, or controls
• Ability to work in an office and aviation operations environment
• Periodic work around aircraft, hangars, or other operational areas may be required
• The position is expected to require approximately 10–20 hours per week with flexibility around the intern's academic schedule
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete an I-9 Form
• Must meet applicable company requirements for access to RAVN facilities and operational environments

Nice to Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with Python, Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, workflow automation, or data visualization
• Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools and an interest in applying them to practical operational problems
• Experience developing dashboards, workflows, lightweight applications, or automation tools
• Interest in organizing and preparing operational data for analytics, forecasting, automation, and AI-enabled decision support
• Ability to map existing processes and identify opportunities to make them faster, simpler, and more scalable
• Interest in aviation, aerospace, military flight operations, or technology-driven operational environments
• Aviation experience is helpful but not required
• The ideal candidate is located in the Salt Lake City area and can periodically work with the team in person. Strong candidates who can work remotely may also be considered

Benefits

• Hybrid/Remote Considered
• This is a hands-on internship designed to provide meaningful project experience rather than observation or routine administrative work.
• The intern will have the opportunity to build solutions that may directly influence how RAVN conducts its flight operations.