Intern, Materials - Supply Chain Management (Purchasing) - Summer 2026

Summary:

The Materials Intern will directly support the Materials department in their daily responsibilities and operational dealings of Allegiant Travel Company. The role will interface with the Manager of Material Purchasing, Repairs, AOG, Accounting, and FP&A and different Service Providers to resolve and address various accounting and operational issues at various locations (primarily Allegiant maintenance bases) as per the guidance provided by Director Material Services. 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements:

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Education Details:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree recent graduate or currently pursuing degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, STEM majors or related field.  To be qualified to apply intern candidates should be currently enrolled in a college or university, or a recent graduate within the last six months with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

•Sound knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Power Point.

•Self-starter, problem solver and possess creativity to help in reducing the workload of data entry and Purchasing Order or Repairs Order creation/execution.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Innate interest in airline supply chain management and keen motivation to learn.

•Sound problem solving and structured yet unconstrained thinking capability.

•Ability to create spreadsheet models and produce relevant outputs.

•Prior history of working with large data sets and extrapolating useful information.

•Interest/experience in business, economic and/or math.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements:

•Knowledge in airline economics and aviation industry.

Job Duties:

•Source and procure parts and materials for Line Maintenance and Heavy Check.

•Procure parts in the manner that is most beneficial to Allegiant. Conduct inventory analysis and initiate transfer of available stock, expedite from repair vendor, execute a loan/borrow agreement, or submit RFQ for purchase or core exchange from the vendor.

•Assist the Materials Department in preparing different slides for the presentations and carrying out different studies and analyses on various issues being faced by the airline.

•Communicate with Accounting and vendors to understand and resolve operational issues thru email and phone calls.

•Maintain Part Status documentation in Master Materials Database and back-end ERP system.

•Manage procurement of aircraft material for Allegiant. Gather pricing for upcoming projects including supplier information and part number clarification.

•Measure Vendor performance: develop key performance indicators, monitor stock availability, delivery, paperwork, warranty issues, responsiveness, bad from stock, etc.

•Identify performance gaps, work with Suppliers to determine root causes, and develop and implement effective solutions. Follow-up on implementation plans to ensure compliance and positive results.

•Negotiate contracts and agreements that are beneficial to the Company. Develop and maintain business relationships with Suppliers used by Allegiant and cultivate new opportunities for procurement and savings as guided by the assigned team Lead/Manager.

•Other relevant duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider:

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

For more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs