Aircraft Engineering Co-op-1

Location: 1400 N. HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40223, United States of America

Category: Engineering/Automotive

Employment Type: Full time

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Job Description:

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Aircraft Engineering Co-op is responsible for supporting engineers in resolution of aircraft maintenance and reliability items. This includes researching technical issues, drafting Engineering Orders, preparing CAD drawings, analyzing data, and contributing to engineering projects. The Aircraft Engineering Co-op Program allows for placement of the co-op into at least one of the common aircraft engineering disciplines including Structures, Powerplant, Systems, and/or Avionics, as determined to best fit the Co-op and Engineering department needs.

The Co-op must have an aptitude for hands-on projects and technical writing, the ability to communicate clearly, and work well with others in a team environment. Ideal candidate will be an engineering student interested in gaining one year of practical experience. This co-op program requires three alternating semesters in support of Aircraft Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies the impact of a problem on multiple areas of the business; recommends improvements to existing processes or programs.

• Identifies and implements process improvements working with analysts, users, and project sponsors.

Qualifications:

• Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in the last 24 months or currently enrolled in an Engineering or related program. Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Sufficient and effective knowledge in programming and algorithms - Preferred.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work within a group. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, goal and detail oriented, resourceful with an interest in problem solving, focused on customer service, and a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.