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At Rocky Mountain College, our aviation graduates soar into meaningful roles across airlines, corporate aviation, cargo, air ambulances, missions, and much more. Combine hands-on instruction, tailored internships, industry partnerships, and a strong alumni network to unlock your dream career.
What Can You Do with an RMC Aviation Degree
- Airline Pilot or Aviation Manager
- Corporate Pilot or Charter Operations
- Cargo/Air Freight Pilot
- Humanitarian & Mission Pilot
- Air Ambulance Pilot
- Agricultural Pilot
- Airport Management
- Dispatcher
- Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Military & Government Aviation
Our graduates thrive as pilots, managers, dispatchers, and leaders across every sector of the aviation industry—including airlines, corporate and cargo operations, medevac, government agencies, professional training organizations, and more. You can further shape your path by pursuing a major or minor in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), or by adding a focus in Dispatch. Many students choose to double major across disciplines—combining aviation with areas like Business Administration, Psychology, or others—to broaden their skill sets and open new career possibilities in today’s evolving aviation landscape.
Internships
Internships are a vital part of the RMC experience—connecting classroom knowledge to hands-on roles in aviation. Every year, our students gain practical experience at dozens of leading companies, giving them a head start toward their career goals.
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Why RMC Internships Stand Out
Wide Industry Access
We place students with top airlines (SkyWest, Alaska, Delta, Southwest, Horizon), air freight companies, management offices, airports big and small, and many more.
Customized for You
We help create tailored internships, so each student can pursue opportunities that fit their unique interests—including options in aviation management, dispatch, flight instruction, government, and humanitarian settings.
Featured Recognition
Our internship program was highlighted by AOPA’s Flight Training Magazine for our individualized approach and national industry impact.
Flexible Structure
Internships can be full- or part-time, in Billings or nationwide, and scheduled to minimize disruption to your studies.
Our Partners, Your Future
We have strong relationships with a network of employers—many guarantee interviews and return year after year to recruit on campus.
Our graduates secure roles at:
- Major and regional airlines (SkyWest, Delta, Horizon, Cape Air, American Eagle, United, Southwest
- Airports across the country
- Air cargo and charter operators (Corporate Air, FedEx)
- Government agencies (FAA, NTSB, TSA, U.S. Congress, military)
- Humanitarian and mission aviation organizations
Recent Internship Placements
- SkyWest Airlines – Denver
- Southwest Airlines—Dallas
- Delta Air Lines
- FedEx
- Horizon Airlines
- U.S. Congressman’s office – Washington D.C. (aviation management major)
- Cape Air Airlines
- Summer internship with a mission aviation organization – Nairobi, Kenya
- West Yellowstone Airport, MT—airport management
- Hillsboro Aviation – Oregon
- Empire Air – Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- Bald Mountain Air Service, charter sight-seeing – Homer, Alaska
- Billings Logan International Airport
- Missoula Airport
- Billings Airport Control Tower
- Edwards Jet Center FBO
- Alpine Air
- Corporate Air
- Matheson Flight Extenders, air cargo handling
- U.S. Transportation Security Administration
- Civil Air Patrol
- Northern Skies Aviation
- Flight Instructor at RMC
- Southwest Florida International Airport
- United Airlines
- Billings Flying Service
Professional Relationships
Recruiting trips to RMC / Graduates sought by companies
Though our graduates go a multitude of directions, we have particularly strong relationships with several companies - many of which guarantee interviews to our graduates, visit our campus on recruiting trips, and continuously seek our graduates. Some of these companies include:
- SkyWest Airlines
- Cape Air
- Horizon Airlines
- Mesa Airlines
- American Eagle Airlines
- CitationShares Bridge Program
- Island Air, Hawaii
- Corporate Air, international cargo
- Endeavor Air
- Mountain Air Insurance Services – Hamilton, Montana
- Midwest Weather, Inc.
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Baker Air Service
- Wings Aloft – Seattle, Washington
- Landcare Aviation, aerial survey pilot
- Richland Aviation
- U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps
Career-Boosting Pathways
Bridge Programs
We’re proud to offer exclusive partnership “Bridge Programs” with top airlines: SkyWest Airlines, Horizon Air, Republic Airways, and Cape Air. These programs give you direct exposure to airline culture, opportunities for mentorship, interviews, financial stipends for flight training, and a true inside track to employment after graduation.
Benefits:
- Personal mentoring & industry networking
- Cash stipends & sponsored opportunities
- On-site airline HQ tours & interviews
- Annual recruiting trips & priority hiring for RMC graduates
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI):
Students are encouraged to earn CFI ratings and teach at RMC Flight Operations—gaining valuable hours and internship credit.
FAA Dispatcher Certification:
RMC is one of only seven U.S. four-year colleges offering FAA dispatcher certification, opening a unique alternate (or dual) career path.
Learn about RMC aviation student David Mack's internship with the West Yellowstone Airport.
