Contracts Intern - Fall 2026

Description:

Hartzell Propeller Inc.

Hartzell Propeller, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for general aviation. The company supports both piston-engine and turboprop aircraft and provides custom propulsion solutions for electric, hybrid-electric, and advanced air mobility programs. Hartzell has continued to expand its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Tanis Aircraft Products in 2021 and Whirlwind Propeller in 2024, strengthening its experimental market offerings. Since 2024, Hartzell has also enhanced its MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) presence through the acquisition of nine separate MRO facilities across North America and Europe.

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety, collaboration, and a love for all things aviation. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in a culture that encourages learning, growth, and development while celebrating our shared success.

Job Summary

Hartzell Propeller seeks a detail-oriented Contracts Intern to support contract administration, document organization, milestone tracking, and process improvement activities. This is a paid, part-time internship expected to continue through December 2026. The intern will generally work approximately 10 hours per week, with the potential for up to 20 hours based on workload and availability.

The intern will gain hands-on experience reviewing business agreements, maintaining contract records in SharePoint, tracking key contractual events, and improving the accessibility and accuracy of contract information. The role may also support contract reporting and workflow automation using Power BI or similar tools, as well as international airworthiness validation documentation as time allows.

Requirements:

Key Deliverables

1. Review assigned contracts and identify effective dates, expiration dates, renewal dates, notice periods, key milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

2. Summarize important contractual events and flag expired, terminated, or soon-to-expire agreements for review.

3. Organize contract amendments, link amendments to their parent agreements, and prepare concise summaries of execution dates, key changes, impacted terms, and current status.

4. Populate and maintain the SharePoint contract library using consistent metadata, naming conventions, filing structures, and version-control practices.

5. Verify that contract records are complete, legible, digitized, and properly archived; scan physical records as needed.

6. Enter and maintain contract milestones and events in tracking tools, including schedule information used for Gantt charts and status reporting.

7. Compile and maintain reports of active, expired, and approaching-expiration nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).

8. Assist with improvements to contract reporting and workflow automation within SharePoint, using Power BI or similar tools when appropriate.

9. As time allows, assist with international airworthiness validation packages by organizing supporting documents, maintaining checklists, and tracking project status.

Education/Experience

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related business field.

Prior coursework or experience involving contracts, business law, data analysis, records management, or project coordination is preferred.

Technical Competencies

1. Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately review document-intensive information.

2. Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain consistent filing, naming, and version-control practices.

3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

4. Familiarity with SharePoint or another document management system is preferred.

5. Experience with Power BI, reporting tools, or workflow automation is a plus but not required.

6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

7. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive business information appropriately.

Behavioral Characteristics

1. Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

2. Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives, works proactively, and follows through on assignments.

3. Manages Work - Effectively manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

4. Quality Orientation - Completes tasks carefully and accurately, considers all areas involved, and consistently checks work for completeness.

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation.

Hartzell Propeller has a pre-employment and random Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing requirement and tests for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines and phencyclidine in addition to alcohol.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify