Collins Aerospace is looking to solve the problem of ensuring commercial aircraft seats and seating components meet and exceed the highest safety standards through the FAA certification process.
Requirements
- Relevant coursework or projects in engineering
- Experience or coursework in aerospace industry, particularly with aircraft interiors
- Experience or coursework in reviewing and approving technical drawings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare presentations
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and across functional teams
- Prior internship or coursework in aerospace industry
Responsibilities
- Support the team responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process for commercial aircraft seats and seating components
- Spearhead the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components
- Work with both structural and flammability certification teams over a two-semester time frame
- Apply engineering knowledge and contribute directly to certification efforts
- Work closely with experienced engineers and gain valuable insights into the aerospace industry's regulatory landscape
- Work on tasks related to seat testing, documentation, preparing Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages, and supporting the certification team
- Learn about FAA regulations, the certification process, working as part of an integrated project team (IPT), and operating in a fast-paced environment
Other
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline
- Strong academic performance and eagerness to learn in a professional setting
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and across functional teams
- Must take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity
