Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.  Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com. 

Cirrus Aircraft is currently seeking a Quality Assurance NDI Intern. This is a full-time internship opportunity based onsite at our corporate headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota from May 2025 through August 2025.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm

Job Duties:

Performs Non-Destructive Testing IAW written policy Assists team members in root cause analysis and assists in corrective action planning to improve product quality Assists in development of standard operating procedures for relevant quality management system functions Performs first article inspections Provides recommendation to Issue corrective actions and for quality system and product nonconformance Assists in development of product quality acceptance standards Participant in lean activities & provides input on continuous process improvements and quality management system Assists in the completion of product and process/system audits Reports on area QC activity and compliance Generate non-conforming material reports

Qualifications:

Current student of the Nondestructive Testing Technology program at Ridgewater College.  Reads interprets and inspects aircraft parts and assemblies in accordance with blueprints, process specifications and manufacturing planning document Demonstrates knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures on production products and articles Applies written processes/procedures to products/ articles for inspection Clearly communicates issues orally and in writing Uses common inspection instruments that include but are not limited to calipers, micrometers, indicators and scales Identifies non-compliances to established processes/procedures Interprets proper dispositions in the MRB process Self-motivated; able to work with minimal supervision Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Aviation experience preferred but not required

Additional Requirements: 

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check. Must be able to complete entire duration of internship. Must be able to secure local housing for duration of internship. A relocation bonus will be provided.

 Cirrus Student Programs

Our vision is to create an internship and co-op program that provides a meaningful and valuable experience for our students, while also fulfilling the needs of our organization. We aim to establish a culture of learning and growth, where students are given the opportunity to contribute to real projects and develop their skills, while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals. Our goal is to create a program that attracts top talent and sets the standard for student programs in our industry. We are committed to continuously improving and refining our program to ensure that it remains relevant and impactful, both for our students and our organization. Our program includes networking events, professional development opportunities, and concludes with the opportunity to present work to senior leadership. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Overtime hours may be required.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.