Internship Program
MBA Program
Cooperative Education Program
IT ADEPT Program
Program details
The 10-week summer internship program offers undergrad and graduate students the opportunity to make an impact by supporting real-world projects alongside industry leaders. Interns participate in networking events, engage in professional development opportunities, and receive tools and resources to launch their careers. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in a dynamic environment, get your resume ready—your journey begins here.
Program details
Our program redefines career development by empowering students to help shape the future of our commercial and financial strategy without mandatory rotations. You will tackle complex business problems, contribute to strategic decisions, and learn from industry leaders, through one of two pathways:
- Commercial Strategy: Encompasses several departments that have a strategic focus on revenue generation, product development, and merchandising. Tell us where you want to go next through your work commitment and performance, and we’ll help you get there.
- Financial Strategy: Facilitates analysis of strategic corporate and operational initiatives, provides centralized planning for all financial processes, and establishes frameworks for investing in aircraft and infrastructure improvements.
Program details
The Cooperative Education Program is a 6-7 month program that equips and empowers students pursuing careers in aviation management, engineering, or technology to develop and deliver world-class experiences to our customers. Through people-centric planning, innovative marketing, and a hands-on learning environment, you’ll expand your knowledge and grow the skills essential to success. If you’d like an immersive experience where passion meets purpose, you’ve found the perfect opportunity.
Program details
The American Airlines Development Program for Technology (ADEPT) is a two-year rotational program designed for aspiring software developers to gain the skills and expertise needed to grow their careers in IT. Throughout the program, candidates rotate on various teams and work on high-impact projects that power global aviation. Whether it’s enhancing our airport systems or elevating our website, this program allows you to expand your skillset and propel your career forward.
What to expect
- Peer mentorship
- Lead one or more projects and present to department leaders at the conclusion of your internship
- Robust onboarding and career development programming
- Networking opportunities with company leaders and tours of access-restricted facilities
- Limited space-available travel privileges
- Most internships are located at our headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
What to expect
- Coaching, guidance and support from managers and peers
- Networking opportunities, professional development and leadership training
- Lead projects and present to department leaders
- Space-available flight privileges
- Work from our headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
What to expect
- Extensive onboarding and training program
- Guidance from a peer mentor and leader
- Present a final project near the conclusion of the program to company leaders
- Work from one of our technical operations facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Tulsa, OK, or Charlotte, NC
- Networking and professional development opportunities
- Unlimited space-available travel
What to expect
- Eight-week onboarding and training where you’ll learn about our company, culture, and current technologies
- Opportunities to network with company leaders and peers
- Coaching, guidance and support from managers and peers
- Unlimited space-available travel privileges
- Work from one of our ADEPT locations in Phoenix, AZ and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
About you
- Enrolled in an accredited institution with at least one semester remaining
- Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in the aviation industry with a passion for innovation and collaboration
About you
- Enrolled in an accredited MBA program with at least one semester remaining
- 2-5 years of full-time work experience in business, finance, analytics, or related fields
- Demonstrate leadership by taking initiative and inspiring others
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in data-driven analysis and creative problem-solving
About you
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours towards a bachelor’s degree
- Majoring in aviation management, engineering, technology, or related fields
- Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in the aviation industry with a passion for innovation and collaboration
About you
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, technology, information systems (CIS/MIS), data science or a related technical discipline
- Effective communicator and collaborator in a cross-functional environment
- Eager to learn, adapt to new technologies, and stay current with industry trends and best practices
Where interns work
Interns are matched with departments relevant to their studies. Some majors like marketing and human resources align directly with our teams, while others offer flexibility across different areas of the business. Check out the examples below:
- Business, finance, accounting, or supply chain majors could work in various departments including revenue management, network planning, procurement, and airport operations
- Computer science majors could work in IT or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Note: This overview doesn’t include all of the departments where interns could work.
Key milestones
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Key milestones
Review the steps to the right to learn more about our MBA Leadership program hiring process.
Key milestones
Review the steps to the right to learn more about our co-op program hiring process.
Key milestones
Review the steps to the right to learn more about our ADEPT program hiring process
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FAQs
Internship applications open in September. We review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis.
All of our internship positions are paid.
While housing accommodations aren’t provided, a relocation stipend is available for those who qualify.
Interns are assigned a project and deliver a final presentation to departmental leadership at the conclusion of their internship.
Our internship program is open to all majors.
Yes, interns receive limited space-available flight privileges.
Yes, we’ve hired many former interns into full-time positions.
Interns are expected to work in-person throughout their internship.
We review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis.
Applications for internships open in May and full-time applications open in September.
Both are available through your university’s career center/job board.
Summer internships begin in June and end in August. Full-time MBA team members join in June.
While housing accommodations aren’t provided, a relocation stipend is available for those who qualify.
As part of the Commercial Strategy pathway, students may be placed in various departments including AAdvantage, Cargo, Commercial Planning & Performance, Global Sales, Partnerships, and Revenue Management.
As part of the Financial Strategy pathway, students may be placed in various departments including Financial Planning, Fleet Planning, Capital Planning, Labor Analysis, Flight Profitability, Financial Analysis, Corporate Development, and Business Transformation.
Duties are based on the pathway selected, but you can expect to lead one or more projects and present to department leadership at the conclusion of their internship.
We attend various MBA recruitment conferences including Forte, Consortium, and National Black MBA.
Yes, interns receive limited space-available flight privileges. Full-time team members receive unlimited space-available flight privileges.
Applications open in September. We review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis.
While housing accommodations aren’t provided, a relocation stipend is available for those who qualify.
Based on your major, you'll support one of several focus areas with some of the following duties:
- Aviation Management: Publish and maintain aircraft manuals and documentation, oversee maintenance operations in quality assurance, ensure American continues to lead with safety, quality, and reliability with surveillance systems, manage aircraft parts and equipment configuration
- Engineering: Support the installation and certification of new components for the inflight cabin experience, lead projects and initiatives tied to fuel and deicing programs, help the powerplant team with testing, assembly, inspection, and repair of aircraft turbine engines
- Technology: Support IT needs in business technology, develop new data mining methods, analytics, and tools in data visualization, or manage software development and network infrastructure with inflight technology
Applications open in September. We review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis.
Duties vary by department, but you can expect to support impactful initiatives that provide hands-on experience.
Throughout the first year, you’ll join an IT team and build foundations for your leadership skills while having direct access to senior leadership. After completing your first year, you’ll rotate to another IT team to expand your experiences and grow your skill set. During this time, your ADEPT class brainstorms, leads and develops a group project that may span multiple business units and impact customers.
Our ADEPT locations are in Phoenix, AZ and Fort Worth, TX.
While housing accommodations aren’t provided, a relocation stipend is available for those who qualify.
