Internships
RTX
Summer 2026, Aviation Intern: Aircraft Operations
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.
To Apply:
https://globalhr.wd5.
Posted to UAA on 9/4/25
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
NREIP provides an opportunity for college and graduate students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory.
Applicants must be
• Enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university (See below for exceptions)\
• Solely U.S. Citizens (See exceptions below)
• Rising sophomores or equivalent; must be on track to complete freshman year by the start of the internship
• Students graduating the spring semester before the internship or later (Winter graduates are not eligible)
• Applicants should have demonstrated interest in subjects of study that are relevant to the research conducted by one or more of the laboratories in the program
Exceptions
• Students attending two-year colleges in relevant majors and who meet the credit requirements may be eligible at the laboratory's discretion. Those students should directly contact the laboratory of interest to determine eligibility
• Some labs make exceptions for Permanent Residents and Dual Citizens. Students should check individual lab pages for eligibility
• High school students taking college courses are not eligible but are invited to apply to our SEAP program
Duration & Stipend
The internship has a duration of ten weeks (with the possibility of extending up to four additional weeks). Stipend levels will be determined by the student's years of participation in the NREIP program. Stipends will be paid bi-weekly via direct deposit. Stipends are as follows:
• New undergraduate student participants: $7,500
• Returning undergraduate students (students MUST have completed a full 10-week program in a prior year to receive this level): $9,000
• Graduate students (students must currently be in graduate school and taking graduate school courses to receive this level): $11,500
NREIP Goals
• Encourage students to pursue DON science and engineering careers
• Enhance education with mentoring by laboratory scientists and engineers
• Enable students to participate in meaningful STEM research
• Expose students to DON science & technology and research & development opportunities
To Apply:
www.navalsteminterns.us/nreip/
Posted to UAA on 9/1/25