Operations Intern - Summer

Career Opportunities:
Operations Intern - Summer 2027 (15147)

Requisition
15147
-Posted
09/14/2026

- Regular Full-Time

- Operations

- United States

- Texas

Join Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and be part of a global team that keeps the world moving. Every day, our teams support the safe, secure, and timely movement of cargo, baggage, and passengers while helping our airline and logistics customers deliver reliable, on-time operations.

With cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts operating across 227 airport locations in 27 countries and five continents, WFS is a global leader in the aviation services industry.

Ready to take off on your next career with us?

The Operations Intern will support daily activities across WFS’s aviation service operations, including cargo handling, express logistics, passenger services, and ground handling functions. Over the course of two rotational assignments, interns gain exposure to warehouse operations, compliance processes, customer service, and workflow optimization while contributing to real business challenges through a capstone project.

• Support day-to-day cargo warehouse operations, including shipment receipt, processing, scanning, and material movement.

Assist ground handling teams with aircraft turn operations, ramp safety practices, and equipment staging.

Observe and support passenger service workflows such as check-in, boarding, and customer flow management (site-dependent).

Collect and record operational data to support productivity, staffing, and workflow analysis.

Assist with operational documentation, regulatory requirements, and audit preparation activities.

Support supervisors with resource planning, routing, and daily shift preparation.

Conduct safety observations and assist with local safety and compliance initiatives.

Engage with airline customers, logistics partners, and internal operations teams to support daily service needs.

Identify an operational improvement opportunity and complete a capstone project including research, data analysis, and a business case presentation to local or regional leadership.

Participate in professional development activities including leadership workshops, Lean Six Sigma introductory training, and structured mentoring.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Must be an upperclassman, specifically a junior or senior
  , with a strong preference for candidates nearing graduation
• Maintain good academic standing with demonstrated strong communication skills
• Must reside in—or have independently secured housing near—one of the designated internship locations for the duration of the program (housing and relocation assistance are not provided)
• Ability to commit to a full-time summer schedule (40 hours per week), including required travel to Dallas, TX

• Preferred majors:
  Aviation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in aviation, logistics, or operational environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Sheets, or BI tools).

• Internship opportunities will be available across select WFS locations throughout the United States. Specific locations for the 2027 Internship Program are currently being finalized and will be based on business needs.
• Candidates may indicate their preferred internship location during the application and selection process. Please note that WFS typically does not provide housing or housing assistance for internship participants. Candidates should reside in, or have access to housing…