Scheduled Maintenance

The online courses will be down for ten minutes at some point between 11pm Sunday May 19th and 5am Monday May 20th.

Posted 05/13/13

Allegiant Air Flight Operations Internship

Allegiant Air has a flight operations internship available in Florida. Students will be able to assist with Flight Operations, perform entry-level flight related duties, complete inter-departmental duties and other assigned duties. Students must have a junior or senior accreditation towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautical Science with Airline Area of Concentration and a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www9.ultirecruit.com/ALL1015/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*7C1803BB12EBA75A

Posted 02/22/13

SkyWest Pilot & Aviation Management Internship Program

Participate in a semester long internship that will provide you with unique benefits that include: observance of training and ground school classes, a letter of recommendation reflecting your level of performance, and travel benefits on SkyWest flights. Internships are available in Chicago, Denver, St. George, and Salt Lake City.

Download Application Here

Posted 11/19/12

Delta:  Network and Schedule Planning Internship

Aviation Majors, Undergraduate

Job Summary:

The internship is involved with the analysis and profitable development of Delta’s global route network.  This includes market planning, profit/loss analysis, schedule development and competitive analysis.  Network Planning interns assist with the development of strategies to improve profitability and the reallocation of aircraft resources from low to high performing markets.  Interns must monitor competitor actions that can adversely impact Delta's revenues and make recommendations to management that minimize risk.  Must practice safety conscious behavior in all job processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

Must be a junior or senior and have successfully completed coursework in Airline Management and Accounting.  Knowledge of current industry events and airline route networks required.

Student should possess strong analytical, oral and written communications skills.  Must be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a time sensative confidential environment.  Individual should be results oriented and capable of meeting deadlines with attention to detail and follow through. Candidates must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment under minimal supervision.  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.  Exposure to airline route planning software preferred, but not required.

GPA Requirement: 3.0 or better

Location: Delta Worldwide Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

Duration:  Fall, Spring or Summer Semester

Salary: TBD, assesed based on college credits earned

Benefits:  Standby space available travel in BusinessElite, First Class and Economy on Delta and Delta Connection flights worldwide.  Membership eligibility to Delta Community Credit Union.  Delta’s Atlanta campus includes an on-site fitness center with walking trails, dry cleaning services, Wal-Mart store, Emory Health Clinic, Starbucks and the Woolman Café food court.

Submit your cover letter and resume or to Carlin Clarke by e-mail at cclarke@uvu.edu. Applications for Spring Semester are due by November 25th, 2012; all applications for Summer are due by February, 2nd 2013.

Posted 11/12/12

American Airlines Internship

American Airlines is currently accepting applications for Flight Operations Internship positions. Please mail completed applications to American Airlines by Friday, November 16, 2012 to the following address:
 
American Airlines
ATTN: Lisa Solitario
4601 Highway 360
Mail Drop 823
Ft. Worth, TX 76155

Download Application Here
 
In addition to mailing the packets with the required documents, apply online at: http://aacareers.com/college/
Once on the site, apply for:

Flight Operations Intern - Unpaid
US-TX-Fort Worth
Job Posting: November 16, 2012-Requisition ID 1202135

Select “Undergraduate Opportunities” on the right side of the page. At the bottom of the page, select “Commodity Manager Purchasing.” If the “Flight Operations Intern” position is not displayed, search for the position using the Job ID number- 1202135 . The deadline for the online application is Friday November 16, 2012. The start date for the Spring 2013 Flight Operations Internship will be Thursday, January 10, 2013. If you have any questions please call Lisa Solitario at 817-967-5147.

Posted 9/05/12  

New Internship Opportunities!

SkyWest Airlines

Looking for Flight Operations interns for this summer at the following locations:St. George, Utah | Chicago, Illinois | Denver, Colorado | Salt Lake City, Utah | Los Angeles, California

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.skywest.com/careers/intern.php

Cessna

Seeking Pilot-Interns To Show Off The Sky catcher

Ten Paid Positions To Fly To Cessna Events, Write About Them, And Wave The Company Flag

Learn how to apply at: http://aero-news.net/subscribe.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=07adb0f9-6267-41f7-9b26-4bc009638d8e

Posted 4/20/11

Moodle Course Server Maintenance

We will be performing routine system maintenance on our Moodle servers. Please plan accordingly as all Moodle based courses will be unavailable for about an hour between 12:01 am and 1:00 am Mountain Time early morning on Thursday, March  15th.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at aviation@uvu.edu.

Posted 3/12/11

 

FedEx Trip 2011 - Last Day

Today was our final day in Memphis.  We checked out late and headed to the airport around 3:00pm.   We spent time as agroup comparing notes from our time here, preparing presentations for our report on the trip, and organizing ways to make sure all the people who supported us throughout the week were properly recognized and thanked.  At 6:48pm we boarded our fight back to Salt Lake City and jumped on busses home to Provo.  This was an outstanding educational experience for all involved!

Posted 10/21/11

FedEx Trip 2011 - Day Four

For most of the students in our group today was the pinnacle of the trip.  FedEx provided two 4-hour blocks in their MD-10 full motion simulators and two FedEx instructor pilots to work with us.  This allowed our students to practice takeoffs, landings, engine failures, windshear & crosswind techniques, and execute the occasional loop or barrel roll.   The instructor pilots provided outstanding career advice and shared their personal stories with the students, which helped them realize some of the possible career choices that lie ahead.  When we finished the simulators were tired and the students were smiling big.  

After the simulator sessions we ate a quick lunch then jumped into the bus for a behind the scenes look at Memphis International Airport hosted by the airport operations manager.  Our bus was able to drive on taxiways, runways, and all over various ramp areas to see how the airport operates.  The airport operations manager was also able to show us the equipment they use to clear runways of snow and debris and how they handle repairs that occur on a daily basis.  The tour concluded at the FedEx’s ramp where we drove through the lines of jets being loaded for the day sort.  

Once off the flight line we returned to the FedEx flight operations building for briefings on Hazardous Materials, Flight Safety, Air Navigation, Overflight, Human Resources and Pilot Recruitment.   Each of these presenters helped us understand the depth of planning that is required for a successful operation and helped us realize the level of professionalism required at FedEx.  Students were able to get many questions answered and it was a great conclusion to another fantastic day at FedEx!

  Posted 10/21/11

FedEx Trip 2011 - Day Three

This morning started with a tour of the Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).  We were able to sit side-by-side with controllers and see first hand how they handle aircraft transitioning through their sectors and how they sequence aircraft for arrival into terminal areas throughout the southeastern United States.  We received a thorough weather brief from the NOAA meteorologist and were able to see how controllers use computers to calculate precise metering of high volume of traffic around hazardous weather to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the airspace.  After the tour through the facility we headed to the FedEx Flight Operations building for a quick lunch then moved through security to see where flights begin for all crewmembers departing Memphis.

At the Flight Operations building we were shown where crews gathered paperwork, review critical flight data, and performed preflight planning before departure.  We were also able to see the flight crew facilities including rest lounges, a small theater, and locker rooms.  One of the most unique rooms was a reading room that honored the pilots who had passed away while employed at FedEx.  

After we departed Flight Operations we were able to tour the FedEx corporate flight department and gain some insights into how they utilize their fleet of corporate aircraft.  We learned that the Lear Jets, Challengers, and Global Express jets were used to transport corporate executives, reposition mainline flight crews, carry important aircraft parts to repair broken aircraft, transport maintenance personnel, and occasionally are used for medical evacuation flights.  The flight crews we spoke with gave unique insights into Fred Smith’s (founder of FedEx) personality and philosophy.  Fred carries his own bag and cooks his own food when onboard an aircraft and expects others to do the same.  All the people we spoke with spoke very favorably of Fred and the other executives at FedEx.   After climbing through both a Lear jet and their Global Express jet we boarded the bus and headed back to the hotel.

The day concluded with most of the students huddled around a computer in the hotel lobby as our host, Captain Sudweeks, explained the bid process at FedEx and some of the trips a crewmember could expect to fly.  Finally we headed out to Corky’s Restaurant for another taste of some outstanding Memphis style BBQ.

Posted 10/19/11

FedEx Trip 2011 - Day Two

Today (October 18th) was our first day of tours starting with FedEx’s Global Operations Control Center (GOCC).  The GOCC coordinates the entire worldwide air operation and is staffed with a director of operations, dispatchers, maintenance representatives, and even sales representatives.  After touring GOCC we went to see the Maintenance Operational Control Center (MOCC) this is where they coordinate all aircraft repairs and plan for scheduled maintenance.  The MOCC area was subdivided into areas for each airframe FedEx operates and one area specifically for aircraft engines.  After MOCC we were able to meet with the Crew Scheduling department and learn how crews are assigned to trips.  The lead scheduler explained that the decisions made in the GOCC determined the capacity required between city pairs, which led to an airframe assignment to that route which was decided by MOCC, and finally crew scheduling could produce the lines for crew bidding based on the airframe assignment.  This connection helped tie it all together and we took a break for lunch.

After lunch our group went to tour the maintenance facilities and we were able to see an MD-11, Airbus 310, and two MD-10 aircraft inside one of the biggest hangers any of us have ever been inside.  We were able to walk inside and around the jets and talk with the maintainers who were working on engines, electrical systems, installing modifications, or performing routine maintenance.   The pinnacle of the maintenance tour ended with a walk through of the newest FedEx jet, the Boeing 777F.  It was parked outside and had just landed from a certification flight for a Heads Up Display (HUD) system.  The jet was powered up and we we’re able to see the HUD in operation.   After the maintenance tour we returned to the hotel to eat some dinner and get some rest before beginning our last tour of the day.

At 10:00pm we headed back to FedEx to see the package sort and watch the flight line in full motion.  After going through security with hundreds of other employees we proceeded to the maintenance ramp to see a couple of Boeing 777’s, then went to the ramp tower to see where they handle the continual flow of inbound and outbound jets in a matter of a few hours.  From our view from the ramp tower we were able to see aircraft lined up for miles for landing and a continual wave of taxiing aircraft proceeding to their gate.  There were countless ground vehicles in constant motion moving cargo, preparing gates, and prepositioning equipment.

After leaving the tower we went inside the building where the sort was taking place.  Thousands of boxes were being moved into the building on belts then hundreds of employees placed them on feeders so scanners would be able to read the boxes as they moved through something called “The Matrix”.  The Matrix is a complex system of belts, slides, and pneumatically operated arms that divert boxes to the proper location in the facility where they get loaded into cargo containers for their next flight.   The final stop on our tour was back to the flight line to see an MD-11 getting unloaded for the sort.  The speed that they can completely unload an MD-11 with approximately 200,000 pounds of cargo is about 20 minutes.  We departed the flightline, proceeded back through security and made it home around midnight. 

Posted 10/18/11

FedEx Trip 2011 - Day One

Our day started at 6:00am at the Provo Airport where we boarded three shuttles to Salt Lake International Airport to catch our non-stop Delta Air lines (CRJ-900 operated by Mesaba Airlines) flight to Memphis, TN.  Our students got a chance to get to know each other on the flight and after our safe arrival in Memphis, a FedEx bus took us to the Memphis Hilton.  After check-in, we headed out for some outstanding Memphis style BBQ at Corky’s restaurant.  Following lunch we prepared for our first day at FedEx then concluded the day eating dinner at Salsa’s Mexican restaurant.  Today was a wonderful start to an outstanding educational experience.

Posted 10/17/11

FedEx Trip 2011

FedEx Trip 2011 – The Aviation Science Department’s second annual exclusive behind the scenes look at FedEx will happen on October 17th.  A group of 14 students and two faculty members will travel to Memphis, Tennessee to spend three days seeing the inner workings of the FedEx logistics machine that handles approximately 8.5 million shipments daily.  The trip gives our students a unique educational opportunity that allows them to see in action the management, administration, and operational principles that are being taught in our Professional Pilot and Aviation Administration Degrees.

Posted 9/12/11