PHI Aviation

Business Development Intern

Lafayette, LA
Part-time
Posted Aug 18, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Data Analysis
Operations
Problem Solving
Scheduling

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Intern will support various business functions within the organization, gaining practical experience in operations, project coordination, data analysis, process improvement, and administrative support. This position offers exposure to multiple areas of the business and provides opportunities to develop professional, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Assist with day-to-day business operations and administrative tasks.

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Support projects across departments as assigned.

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Collect, organize, and analyze data to support business decisions and reporting.

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Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documentation.

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Participate in process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.

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Conduct research on industry trends, business practices, and operational needs.

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Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and follow-up activities.

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Maintain accurate records and support data management efforts.

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Collaborate with team members across multiple functions to achieve business objectives.

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Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

•Working towards BS or equivalent degree in HR or related field

•Strong, demonstrated, organization capabilities

•Strong, demonstrated, critical thinking capabilities (thinking and doing)

•Strong, demonstrated, written and verbal communication skills

•Extremely high curiosity and ability to effectively evaluate multiple, competing viewpoints simultaneously

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES

•Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

•Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.

•Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

•Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

•Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

•Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

•High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

•Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don’t wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.

•Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

HSEQ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•Understand and provide visible support of Destination Zero

•Practice job duties with Safety at the core of all tasks

•A job is not complete unless it is done safely

•Stand-Up, Speak-Out, and Take-Action – Do the right thing when no one is looking, report safety concerns, near misses and incidents to management, use the Stop Work authority to immediately stop unsafe acts or work practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws