Trade Compliance Internship - Summer 2027

Location: Columbus, OH, US

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Trade Compliance Intern will perform meaningful work alongside other talented professionals gaining insight to FlightSafety International’s culture and business philosophy. The Intern will support key Global Trade Compliance activities, including assisting with the development of a risk‑assessment schedule for due‑diligence efforts, contributing to a strategic training plan for GTC, and organizing documentation to meet recordkeeping and regulatory requirements. The intern will also help develop strategies to increase classification volumes while gaining hands-on experience in core compliance processes. This paid internship is a 10-week program that will begin June 1st, and will conclude August 4th, 2027. 40 hours per week will be expected of each intern.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.

Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.

Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.

Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.

Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.

Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Minimum Education

Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree. A degree in international politics, a foreign language, international business, political science, global studies or prelaw is preferred.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Must be submitted on resume.

Minimum Experience

Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts for the area of application.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive, personable, and ability to develop relationships.

Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.

Ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.