Project Management Intern

Job Description

Intern – Procurement | VSE Aviation

The Tone:
This is an internship at VSE Aviation, headquartered in South Florida. VSE Aviation serves as a critical global distribution network, supplying original equipment manufacturer (OEM) avionics, engine parts, accessories, and comprehensive landing gear solutions to a diverse clientele. Beyond distribution, the company excels in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for various engines, components, accessories, and related aviation items. With operations supporting Commercial, Business / General Aviation, Rotorcraft, and Military aircraft, VSE Aviation plays a significant role in the aerospace industry. This procurement internship represents a genuine learning and growth opportunity, designed to provide students with practical experience that directly contributes to the company’s operational efficiency and strategic objectives, preparing them for an impactful career in aerospace, aviation, distribution, or MRO.

The TL;DR
• Role: Intern – Procurement
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person, South Florida

• Mission: This person owns the end-to-end execution of assigned projects, develops critical business reports, performs market analysis, and prepares executive presentations to drive business insights and strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Execution: Drive and actively support the meticulous execution of various assigned projects within the procurement department, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Project Leadership: Take direct responsibility for leading and providing comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of assigned projects, from their successful initiation and detailed planning to design, execution, continuous monitoring, proactive controlling, and ultimate closure.
• Business Reporting Development: Systematically set up and develop a range of different reports specifically crafted to track key performance indicators and drive strategic insights for the business.
• Insight Communication: Clearly articulate and share the crucial findings and actionable insights derived from these business reports with internal teams and external partners, fostering informed decision-making.
• Strategic Analysis & Presentation: Conduct thorough, ad-hoc market analyses to identify trends and opportunities, subsequently preparing high-quality, executive-level presentations for senior management based on these findings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student seeking foundational experience and an exciting future career in Aerospace, Aviation, Distribution, or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
• Experience: Engagement in project execution and management, business reporting, market analysis, and the preparation of executive presentations.
• Skills: Core competencies in project management (including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure), proficiency in report generation, conducting market analysis, and developing high-impact presentations.