Co-op, Performance Engineering (Spring 2027)

Overview & Key Responsibilities

• Work with a team of Aerospace Engineers and engineering compliance specialists on multiple projects.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and performance.
• Airport analysis and takeoff & landing performance, including assistance with GIS (Geographical Information System) analysis for airports worldwide and aircraft departure procedures where terrain and/or aircraft noise pose operational limitations.
• Monitor daily airport and runway characteristic changes.
• En‑route performance review of flights with seating‑capacity restrictions due to high temperatures, en‑route winds, etc.
• Develop and engineer operational datasets for payload performance monitoring.
• Monitor aircraft over/under fuel‑burn performance.
• Weight and balance: monitor and update aircraft weight ledgers as modifications/repairs are embodied.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and actively enrolled in school during the program duration.
• Strong analytic, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• SQL, Python and/or VBA skills a plus.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high‑school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical engineering background strongly preferred.
• Private pilot’s license a plus.
• Ability to complete three alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA:
  • Spring 2027 – 1st rotation
  • Fall 2027 – 2nd rotation
  • Summer 2028 – 3rd rotation