LIFT Student Advising Intern - Spring 2026

Internship Opportunity at Republic Airways

Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, is growing to a fleet of over 220 Embraer 170 / 175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights 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.

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
• Professional development workshops and departmental information sessions
• Direct exposure to aviation industry, facilities tours, etc.
• Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects
• Housing stipend or mileage reimbursement provided, if applicable
• Competitive hourly pay

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.

Education and / or Experience

Other Qualifications

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. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in technical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Reasoning / Problem Solving Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 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.

Work Environment

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

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.