StandardAero Defense & Aerospace

Summer Accounting Intern

Kansas City, MO +1 In person Internship
  • Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
  • At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most
  • complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. At our Kansas City, MO
  • site you will be trained by the world’s best. Bring your strong work-ethic, and a hunger for learning –
  • we’ll teach you the rest.

What’s it like at StandardAero

  • Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this
  • expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources,
  • an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid
  • career with a team you can count on.
  • StandardAero is seeking a motivated, eager, and innovative student (sophomore/junior) to join our team for the 2027 summer term.
  • As an intern at StandardAero, you will gain hands-on industry experience, learn from experts, and
  • collaborate with our teams that raise the standard of excellence.
  • We are seeking a Finance Intern to support our local Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul location in
  • Kansas City, MO, with day-to-day general clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping functions to facilitate
  • successful financial processes and ensure continuity of operations. This is a 3 month full-time paid internship.

Specific Accountabilities

  • Assist with various general accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and

reconciling general ledger accounts at month end close

  • Assist with various financial data and reports, including sales and gross margin reports by

customer and product line financial statements

  • Assist with annual operating plan schedules as needed
  • Assist in various other reports and summaries as needed
  • Assist with data collection as assigned to ensure adherence to company policies and

procedures

  • Performs filing and general administrative tasks
  • Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

  • Candidates should be pursuing a degree in accounting, business administration, or related

field from an accredited college or university or with equivalent background

  • US Persons status is required
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles
  • Familiarity with basic accounting software or accounting spreadsheets
  • Skilled in the use of MS Office, specifically Excel
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written

format

  • Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while

maintaining attention to detail and a focus on delivery

  • Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible
  • Works well under pressure and adheres to tight deadlines
  • Ability to sit for long periods
  • Ability to view computer monitor for long periods
  • What makes a good fit for StandardAero?
  • We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work
  • together and support each other. We’re very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also
  • believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that’s a work-ethic that is often hard to
  • describe. We love that too —it’s what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We
  • are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give
  • everyone open access to learn and build skills. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you
  • apply and join us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

  • StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates
  • diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are
  • and experience our welcoming culture.
  • Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
  • With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO
  • services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based
  • culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.
  • With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites
  • you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

About Us

  • When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of
  • like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals. We succeed as a team
  • because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture
  • of collaboration and excellence. It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective
  • communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a
  • successful future. Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the
  • opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement
  • opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s
  • success.
  • StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and
  • airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior
  • completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000
  • employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse
  • array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and
  • energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.
  • StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that
  • deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets,
  • Global Credit and Investment Solutions.

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