Interning With Desert Jet

Desert Jet Intern - Thermal, CA Week Three  6/4 - 6/8 VOR, Me, Ariana, Christina Training in the FBO I continued week three training with the FBO. I learned to input fuel tickets into our software and how to complete an invoice for Desert Jet records as well as customers.  I welcomed guests as they deplaned offering chilled water to help with the 104 degree weather, which everyone here says is nothing yet. We, the interns, made a trip to the TRM VOR. This involved the golf cart, a dirt road, and some dead reckoning. If you are unfamiliar, a VOR is a radio navigation device used by pilots. They are slowly getting phased out due to newer navigation systems, thus a cool thing to visit while they are still active. Line Service I had the opportunity to work with the line service technicians this week. They showed me their fueling procedures, what they are looking for when they get ready to fuel (pressure readings, prist quantities, etc), and I witnessed ...

Desert Jet Intern - Thermal, CA Week One + Two 5/21 - 6/1 Two things I love, the Desert and Airplanes.  You may ask who can supply that? Desert Jet, of course! What is Desert Jet? Desert Jet is an aircraft charter, maintenance and aircraft handling company at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport(TRM) in Palm Springs. Services offered include FBO services, aircraft charter, management, jet maintenance, acquisitions, and sales of business jet aircraft. Desert Jet is a place where the staff will greet you with exceptional smiles and professionalism! Week One My first week was spent in each department of the overall company. Desert Jet is made up of the FBO(Fixed Base Operator), Charter and Sales, and Aircraft Maintenance. I was able to shadow each department and choose which department to start my summer.  I have started learning and training in the FBO. Thus far, I have been working the front desk, greeting guests, accepting projects, and being a pa...