Aviation Security Intern

About the Role

This is a Summer 2027 Internship position at Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee. The program runs for 10 weeks, from June 7th to August 13th, with an availability to work 40 hours/week.

Job Description Summary

Gain valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment related to your field of study.

Job Specific Information

• Tour operations to learn about FedEx processes.
• Find ways to improve Aviation Security processes and procedures.
• Use AI to automate repetitive tasks like reporting.
• Work on and complete specific projects with other engineers.
• Develop a presentation and present it to FedEx Leadership at the end of the summer, covering work completed, results achieved, and lessons learned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Preferred enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related quantitative discipline.
• Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate across business units and to all levels of management.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Preferred enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related quantitative discipline.
• Problem Solving
• Knowledge of AI
• Analytical Skills
• Good Communications Skills
• Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or related analytical discipline preferred.

Additional Details

• Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates.
• A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
• Work/Domicile Location: Onsite in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions.
• Resumes should include: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).