The culture at Boeing is fantastic for interns because they treat you as a full time employee and give you meaningful day to day work in addition to projects.
What I wish was different
Management is slightly cluttered and the work moves relatively slow.
Also, the rehiring and conversion processes are changing in 2019, so it is very new, slow, and unorganized.
Advice
There will probably be a lack of instruction for most of the summer, so it's important to dive in, ask questions, and create your own experience.
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Procurement Financial Analyst
May 2019 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
So many opportunities to learn about the different job opportunities at Boeing. If you are working in one job but are curious about another, you can interview someone who works in the job you’re interested in.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Procurement Agent
May - August 2019 • Renton, WA
What I liked
Meanginful work (my own project and statement of work) with a team that was happy to mentor me and use my input to create impact.
What I wish was different
Advice
Communicate with your team and manager about what you want to do, if you need more work, and don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Aircraft Design Engineer
May - August 2019 • Tukwila, WA
What I liked
Great company culture
What I wish was different
Hard to get hired back
Advice
Take advantage of all experiences!
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Supply Chain Intern
May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Working with Procurement Agents on the F/A-18 and seeing the large scale negotiations they participated in
Getting to analyze actual cost proposals from both Boeing and their suppliers
Intern tours of different products such as F/A-18, F-15, JDAM
Pay and Benefits
What I wish was different
Wish I was given a bit more responsibility and tasks
Advice
Don't be shy to ask for more work or to ask if you can observe an agent at work.
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Supply Chain Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
I was given huge projects with 5 year values of millions and millions of dollars. I also absolutely love the aerospace industry so it was amazing to be work a few hundred yards from the largest aircraft factory in the world and be allowed to talk to nearly anyone in the company to learn more about their job focuses.
What I wish was different
More company sponsored intern meet and greets. Other than that everything from the people to the work given was outstanding.
Advice
It's important to work hard, but if you want to exceed expectations then you must also work smart and fix situations before they become problems or to increase efficiency even when unprompted.
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Product Design Team
November 2017 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Friendly atmosphere, very flexible
What I wish was different
There were times when it was hard to find work to do
Advice
Reach out and get to know people.
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Finance Intern
May 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I liked the flexibility I had as an intern. I was allowed to flex my time and work from home. I also was encouraged to reach out to executives and senior managers to shadow and perform informational interviews. I also liked how they showed us the products of the company and allowed us to take tours of the manufacturing facilities.
What I wish was different
Everything I did this summer was great and Boeing is a great company to work for.
Advice
I would share with others about this experience is that it is what you make it. I would advise everyone to go outside of their comfort zone and experience everything this internship has to offer. Put yourself out there to new experiences within the company and network.
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Industry 4.0 Engineer
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
High level of freedom and access.
What I wish was different
Not much.
Advice
Realize how short and internship is and be accountable to make it the experience you want. Access to other engineers and facilities is priceless. Go on tours and interview everyone who does something you are interested in.
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Government Security Intern
May - August 2019 • Huntington Beach, CA
What I liked
I was able to earn experience in multiple sectors of government security: Industrial security, governance and policy, and cyber security. it allowed me to see multiple aspects of the organization, outside of my individual team.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Aircraft Design Engineer
May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The mentorship, hands-on work experience, opportunities for interns to network
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was amazing
Advice
Don’t be afraid to reach out to people throughout the company while there! People love to talk about what they do.
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Environmental Health and Safety Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
The ability to have responsibility over myself and the lateral movement possibility you have in the company
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to shadow a safety specialist(s) to learn about their weekly task and how they conduct their jobs better instead of being on my own a majority of the time
Advice
Boeing truly cares about its employees and I think it was one of the best internships you can experience
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Business Process Analyst Intern
June 2019 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
Great pay structure, diverse work statement. Boeing takes care of their interns.
What I wish was different
I wish it would not have been so hot in Arizona. I really enjoyed my experience, I don't have any real complaints.
Advice
Make sure you are tech savvy, you will be using new programs and systems.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
Team was great had really fun and challenging work to do.
What I wish was different
Very expensive place to live in, wish Boeing did more to help interns
Advice
Get housing super early. The managed housing given by Boeing runs out quickly
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Industrial Engineering Intern
April - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The independence with my work, co-workers, and location.
What I wish was different
Nothing to complain about
Advice
Take advantage of the location and explore.
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Process Analyst
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I liked the work culture. Everyone was very inclusive and made collaboration a big priority
What I wish was different
I do not wish anything had been different. I fully enjoyed my internship and gained a lot of experience
Advice
Don’t be afraid to take the lead on a project. Take it as the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills.
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Financial Analyst Intern
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved the content of what I was learning and the product of the company. I also loved being in a new place and experiencing a new city I had never been to.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
I would highly recommend taking an internship in a location that you aren’t necessarily comfortable with. You will learn so much more than you would have otherwise!
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Test Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Amazing job, great co-workers and some fascinating technology.
What I wish was different
Wish they had a more clear path for returning interns
Advice
Apply early and be active in the recruiting process
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Contract Closeouts Intern
May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Working in a company big enough to offer me opportunities that many other smaller companies may not be able to do.
Learning outside of my job roles.
Networking.
What I wish was different
Better internship structure - I didn't have a working computer the first week.
More involved HR.
Advice
Talk to everyone and don't just do your job and that's it. Expand as much as you can and take every opportunity.
