<p>can anyone give me any info(not the info on the website) on the internship and co-op programs for aerospace engineering.
when do the interships/co-ops start(what year) how long can u work, how much can money can u make,what companies??</p>
<p>I don't know specifically about AE co-ops jobs but the process is the same for everyone.</p>
<p>You basically sign up with the co-op office telling them you are interested and then go find a job. They don't help very much. They'll send you to career services to help with resume, you'll post it online and start seeking co-op jobs.</p>
<p>Most people will get offers eventually. When you start depends on the company. Some require little to no experience while some will want some classes relevant to the job. </p>
<p>You start whenever you are offered a job. Usually the company has a pretty well defined co-op schedule (i.e. they hire you for a specific semester rotation).</p>
<p>You alternate semesters working. You have to work at least 4 semesters I think with a single company to get the "co-op" designation on your degree. I suppose the soonest you'd work would be the second semester of freshman year but most don't start until sophmore year due to experience. </p>
<p>Pay varies with companies. GT sets minimums that all companies must pay their co-ops based on your class level but most companies will pay much more than this. I think the minimum is $10/hr starting but most people will get $12 and I've even heard people to get $20. Its up to the company and will be based on your experience. You are supposed to get raises each time you go back.</p>
<p>Many companies hire GT co-ops and you can get a good list from the website based on your major. Many companies seek to hire new GT co-ops each semester. They vary from small startups to major Fortune 500 companies (NSA, Goldman Sachs, Georgia-Pacific, Lockheed Martin).</p>
<p>As far as the "co-op seal" they talk it up but I think in the end it has little meaning. When you are applying to a job what matters is the experience. There are a lot of rules in place for who can get the coveted seal (you have to work for the same company a number of semesters, get written evalutions, etc) but when you are applying to a "real" job what matters is your experience.</p>
<p>Its a good program, I've done it but I'm not going for the co-op seal. Real world experience is a must, it also gives you a break from classes every other semester. It will also let you know quickly if you don't like your major.</p>
<p>thanks for the info
could u gimme some links because i've had a really hard time finding anything on the gatech site</p>
<p>This would be your best bet. If you've already looked through it let me know.</p>
<p>i've heard from some people and also read on purdue's ae website(the other place i've applied) that international students aren't allowed to take up co-ops in the aerospace industry as us citizenship is a requirement.
u have any info on that???</p>
<p>That is the case for some companies, depending on the level of security and where the funding comes from. Most of the national labs require citizenship, others will require prem. residency. </p>
<p>Again, it varies company to company. You are being hired by them not GT. There isn't really going to be any hard and fast rules that apply to all companies.</p>
<p>It is true that some companies require US citizenship but this would be true wether you are beind hired as a co-op or full time. Generally if its related to DoD or you'd need any security clearance you need at least perm. res but more likely citizenship.</p>
<p>For example:</p>