![]() ![]() The work environment is very joyful and positive. Southwest Airlines is a wonderful place to work. On the way to lunch, I would always cut through the hangar and ramp to check out the Boeing 737. I spent most of my time looking at regulatory paperwork, task cards, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificates, and attending meetings with my supervisor. ![]() I was assigned to a cubicle down the hall from the hanger. I worked 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. I also spent some time on the Dallas flight line observing fueling operations. My top pick was fuel management and fuel operations, where I had the chance to learn more about Jet A fuel, and about the purchasing and supply of fuel. During the internship, interns were encouraged to spend some time in other departments to learn and explore different aspects of the working world within the company. I was also exposed to other departments within Southwest Airlines. I learned a lot about the maintenance side of the airline business, especially about the maintenance and regulatory compliance with the FAA. This internship gave me insight into the airline industry. I was also updating and auditing computer based systems for tracking the Southwest Airlines maintenance program requirements. As a Maintenance Program Specialist, my job was to review Southwest Airlines’ maintenance program for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, including maintenance instructions used by the Southwest Airlines technicians to ensure accurate and efficient compliance for required tasks. But after my first week, I was able to adjust to the new work environment. I had to stay in a hotel for the first 2 weeks, and I was very fortunate to find three roommates who were also interns at the Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship.Īt the beginning of my internship, I felt overwhelmed and under pressure to perform well. My suggestion for all future interns is to find a roommate as soon as possible! The apartment market in Texas is very expensive, and it’s tough to find a short-term lease. I drove to Dallas a week before my internship started, because I needed to find a place to live. I didn’t know a single soul in Dallas, TX and this was a true test of the real world and complete independence. This was my first trip to Texas and my first major trip away from home and school. I was officially accepted into the Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship on Maa 12-week summer internship from May 19 th through August 8 th. I was feeling very lucky, because Southwest Airlines had received about 14,000 applications for the summer internship, but out of the 14,000 applicants, only 113 were selected to join the NoLimits Internship. Being invited to the interview by itself felt like an award winning experience. Preparation was the key! I knew that this was the opportunity of a lifetime. I could not believe that this was really happening! I grabbed my phone and immediately called my sister and brother-in-law to prepare for the interview. As soon as I received the invitation, I knew that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase my passion for the field of aviation. I scheduled a phone interview for March 6, 2014, and few days later, I received an invitation to fly out to Dallas, TX for a second interview on Maat the Southwest Airlines Headquarters. From that moment on, things started moving very quickly. A few months went by, and finally in February of 2014, I received a voicemail from an HR representative, expressing an interest in scheduling an over the phone interview! What a surprise this was, an incredible feeling, a surreal moment. After submitting my application and my resume, I waited anxiously for a phone call or at least an email. My journey began in September of 2013 when I applied to the Southwest Airlines NoLimits Internship, for the Maintenance Program Specialist position. ![]() NoLimits-Southwest Airlines Intership Experience Michael Gortowski Aviation Maintenance Technology Published by Eric Epplett on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 Posted by Matthew Bila on December 15, 2014 ![]()
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