Responsibilities Job Summary The Engineering Co-op allows Engineering students to gain valuable experience through tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Working under the guidance of the Engineering Team, students will undertake providing technical support and assist with the day-to-day needs of the airline. Our interns and co-op students will be exposed to a variety of aspects of Aircraft Engineering, including Structural Repair Design, Troubleshooting and Root-Cause Analysis, Technical Document interpretation as well as Technical Writing. The Co-op students will be assigned to one of the Engineering teams - Interiors, Liaison, Structures, Powerplant, Avionics or Maintenance Programs and need to commit to 3 non-consecutive semesters, consisting of a 12-week rotation per semester, throughout their academic career. Co-op students will work a typical 40-hour per week schedule at Spirit’s Headquarters in Miramar, Florida. Pay Rate: $24/hr Maintain clear communication with Line Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Quality, other Engineering groups, and OEM or Vendors. Prepares, creates, and reviews engineering documentation in accordance with NKS Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and processes. Develop repair analysis/substantiation to justify the integrity of a repair using standard Engineering Methods. Reviews documents including SRM, AMM, CMM, OEM Drawings, Service Letters, Service Bulletins, FARs, Airworthiness Directives, and other manufacturer issued publications. Evaluate aircraft reliability and find solutions by developing tasks and/or processes to improve aircraft performance. Initiate process improvement and optimization strategies to improve team efficiency. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 0-1 years experience Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Certificates/Licenses: Currently enrolled and in pursuit of undergraduate (sophomore or junior) in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to maintain the minimum GPA. Candidate must be capable of working in a team environment to creatively solve technical problems. Must be a self-motivated problem solver who demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules. Candidate must also have the ability to complete assignments with minimum supervision. Good technical writing skills, oral communication and presentation skills are essential. Great attention to detail and strong communication skills are necessary. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and basic PC skills. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our team members. Overview At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet! Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success. The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation. Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them. Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family. EEOC Statement Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.