Overview
Introduction
Spirit AeroSystems builds aircraft and offers its internship program to both STEM and non-STEM majors for those who are passionate about all things that fly.
Internship Program Stats
How To Apply
Any student interested in Spirit AeroSystems can apply online through the Careers website. Each submission will be reviewed by a recruiter and all qualified applicants will be submitted to hiring managers for review.
https://careers.spiritaero.com/jobs?categories=Intern%2FApprentice&page=1
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About the Program
The Spirit AeroSystems internship program is open to college juniors and seniors, and includes several available pathways, including quality assurance, operations, engineering, research and development, human resources, accounting, or marketing, among many others. Interns will receive on-the-job training in the pathway of their choice, where they will learn valuable career lessons and develop important skills for their full-time careers.
Throughout the internship, students will have a...
About the Company
Spirit AeroSystems’ roots can be traced back to the late 1920s, when the Stearman Aircraft Company was purchased by Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. Many substantial aircraft were developed during this time, including the B-29 Superfortress, B-47 Stratojet, and B-52 Stratofortress. In 2005, Boeing sold its Wichita division, which later became known as Spirit AeroSystems. Since that time, the company has greatly expanded its operations to become a leading international aircraft manufacturer. Spirit ...
Intern Reviews
- “The firm culture was very welcoming and helpful. I was full-time this summer, so I worked 40 hours. Work/life balance was great! I was able to separate work and my personal life very well.”
- “This company works really well with past summer commitments and other things that require you to miss work. The environment is very lively, and everyone is willing to help or answer any questions that you have. They are also very involved in helping the interns find activities to do while we are h...
- “The firm culture was very welcoming and helpful. I was full-time this summer, so I worked 40 hours. Work/life balance was great! I was able to separate work and my personal life very well.”
- “This company works really well with past summer commitments and other things that require you to miss work. The environment is very lively, and everyone is willing to help or answer any questions that you have. They are also very involved in helping the interns find activities to do while we are here for the summer. For example. baseball games, festivals, and sightseeing opportunities.”
- “The firm's culture focuses on learning and potential growth for every employee. I worked 40 hours each week, which gave me the opportunity to see how a real job in accounting would be. There were no struggles with the work/life balance”
- “Overall, people allowed me to be flexible, and there was a clear line between work and life. I did not have to focus on my work at all outside of while on the job.”
Getting Hired Here
- “What projects have you worked on through school or previous internships? What classes have you taken that would apply to your internship?”
- “What job are you looking for when you finish your degree? Can you name some experience where you persevered through challenging work?”
- “Talk about a time when you had to lead a team in school or a prior job.”
- “Do you work better in a team or by yourself? Do you prefer one or the other? Which one do you think...
- “What projects have you worked on through school or previous internships? What classes have you taken that would apply to your internship?”
- “What job are you looking for when you finish your degree? Can you name some experience where you persevered through challenging work?”
- “Talk about a time when you had to lead a team in school or a prior job.”
- “Do you work better in a team or by yourself? Do you prefer one or the other? Which one do you think is more important for this job? What can you bring to the company? Have you learned anything at a previous job that you think would help you here?”