Aircraft Performance Engineering Intern

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is seeking motivated and technically curious engineering student to join our Flight Sciences team. You will work directly with experienced engineers across a range of aircraft systems and disciplines, contributing to ongoing design, analysis, testing, and support activities that keep our aircraft performing safely and efficiently.

This is a 12-16 month internship with a January, 2027 start date. 

Responsibilities:

You can expect to:

• Support the development of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) SCAP (Standard Computerized Airplane Performance) Take-off and Landing software modules for all sustaining De Havilland Canada Dash 8 models (Dash 8-100/200/300).
• Update SCAP Take-off and Landing capability for external customers
• Developing new SCAP Take-off and Landing modules for selected Dash 8-100/200/300 models. Including source code, development documentation, data tables, compiled executables for various operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.), and User Manual.

What We’re Looking For:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Completion of at least 2 years of study by the start of the internship.
• F77 proficiency, or other high-level programming language proficiency transferrable to F77.
• Familiarity with FORTRAN compilers, integrated development environment (IDE), version control system (e.g., Git), and various operating systems (Linux, Windows) would be useful.
• A strong interest in aircraft systems, structures, and design.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to take initiative while working as part of a team.
• Some knowledge of aircraft performance is an asset.

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to the full aircraft lifecycle—from design to test to delivery.
• Practical experience working on certification, production support, and fleet sustainment.
• Mentorship from senior engineers and insight into career paths across multiple disciplines.
• The chance to make real contributions to active engineering projects with national and international reach.