Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Category : Human Resources

Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, operates a fleet of about 190 Embraer 170 / 175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. Our business strategy was developed by an experienced team of senior airline executives and incorporates sound business strategies and insights for the development and management of airlines operating throughout the United States. Our Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles and Culture Statement guide each decision we make and each flight we operate.

Program Overview and Benefits : Republic Airways is proud to offer an internship program that prepares students for the workforce. While we provide resources to help interns sharpen skills and make meaningful contributions in their department, we also provide the following during the internships :

Mentorship program

Ability to shadow various departments

Cross-departmental exposure through potential projects

Professional development workshops to help better understand the aviation industry

Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects

Ability to work with external industry entities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Support Republic's business plan to harmonize business processes, improve customer service, efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.

Understand our business and value stream

Apply analytical rigor and a data driven approach to assess current state and develop alternatives

Develop practical business insights

Design analytic plan / develop hypotheses to test

Interprets results and set next steps

Build and maintain positive relationships with employees and stakeholders

Propose ways to synthesize multiple and possibly divergent viewpoints into an action plan

Take initiative to share relevant project information with internal leadership and clients

Execute to plan and update project lead and stakeholders on a regular basis

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management or similar field of study

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group

Strong analytical skill

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

This position in onsite in Indianapolis.

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

REASONING / PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and interpret technical, regulatory and contractual documentation. Able to maintain confidentiality.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought without established precedents or procedures. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost. Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment.

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170 / 175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It's an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.

Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles - those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.