GAMA, Daher International Internship Aims to Build Aerospace Workforce

The joint program continues an ongoing effort by both the OEM and the association to develop aviation career-minded young people.

Julie Boatman

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 12:21 PM ET

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The internship gives two young people the ability to spend a month in France at Daher’s primary manufacturing facility in Tarbes. [Courtesy: Daher]

Key Takeaways:

GAMA and Daher are continuing a joint international internship program to foster aviation careers for young North American students.
The eight-week internship takes place in Tarbes, France, offering hands-on experience across various aviation specialties, culminating in a trip to EAA AirVenture, and often leading to potential employment with Daher.
Eligible applicants are 18-24 year old U.S. or Canadian full-time students pursuing an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree, demonstrating an interest in an aeronautical career.

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A joint internship between GAMA and Daher continues an ongoing international effort by both the OEM and the association to develop aviation career-minded young people.

Since 2007, Daher has sponsored interns at its facility in Tarbes, France, with the concept of exposing those involved to areas of specialty across the enterprise—as well as to the advantages of working for an international company in its global footprint. The experience typically culminates in a trip with the company to EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the summer.