Internship - Winter 2027 - Turbofan & business aviation Engineering aftermarket support

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23th , 2027.

Location: The position is based at our Longueuil location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to expand their technical knowledge of aircraft turbine engines, with a focus on in-service performance, proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and the development of associated solutions.

• The intern will be expected to work collaboratively within a team environment and proactively seek support from engineering when required.
• They will interact with various departments within P&WC, as well as with engine service centers.
• In addition, the intern will work with multiple software tools and databases to integrate different types of information and parameters, enabling the analysis and identification of proactive trends.
• The intern will also provide administrative support, such as preparing presentations and participating in data gathering.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Support Customer Engineers in resolving technical issues;
• Analyzing business aviation engine reliability data, including hours and operating cycles, event symptoms and root causes, recurrence trends, and potential solutions;
• Study the impact of technical improvements on in-service engines to observe the long-term effects on the fleet, in order to plan required parts and maintenance facility capacity;
• Analyze costs and technical causes associated with warranty claims, identify trends, and propose technical solutions in collaboration with engineers;
• Contribute to the improvement and standardization of the content in business aircraft engine maintenance manuals.

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• Pursue studies in mechanical, electrical, software, physics, industrial, or aerospace engineering.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.