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.

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