Long-term Internship - Industry Planning

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Airbus Helicopters is looking for long‑term interns to join our Production Planning team based in Columbus, MS.

You will be part of a team working alongside planning, engineering, and operations to gain valuable workforce experience. This position will be involved and assist in many facets of daily operations including but not limited to: interpreting and understanding technical design data, creating and maintaining detailed work instructions, operating SAP standard work structures, operational scheduling, detail reporting, lean manufacturing and cost‑savings initiatives.

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain.

Columbus, MS is the home of our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for North America. We produce the UH‑72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army and the H‑125 for civil and commercial customers.

• Assist in industrial project management and planning operations.
• Aide in setting up work orders and BOMs.
• Help the planning team maintain clear statements of work through tracking changes to existing contracts.

• Assist the manufacturing engineers in data collection and analysis.
• Learn and create leading indicators to inform leadership decision making.

• Aide the planning team in maintaining the master schedules.
• Make notes and updates to project schedules in order to keep schedules up to date.

• This position will work with industry professionals every day to not only contribute to the organization, but gain real‑world practical knowledge of how the modern aircraft industry works.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be local/nearby the Columbus, Mississippi area as this is a long‑term internship opportunity.
• Must be enrolled in a 4‑year applicable program at an accredited college or university.
• Preferred majors:
  Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business.
• Requires ability to communicate optimally verbally and in written form in English.
• Ability to use mainframe and PC computers, and associated hardware and software (MS Office especially Excel and Word), SAP (Module MM, PP, Outlook). Strong knowledge of technical terms. Knowledge of industrial engineering is a plus.
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license).

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs. Intermittent
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs. Intermittent
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. N/A
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Intermittent
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. None
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required:
  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level: Student

Remote Type:
On‑site

Job Family:
Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Posting End Date: 05.08.2026