Corey Hubbard is a junior at Wichita State studying Mechanical Engineering, and he’s
taking his career journey to new heights as a Certification Engineering Intern at
3S.
Originally from the Wichita area, Hubbard attended Northeast Magnet, where he was
a part of the engineering STEM program, leading him to WSU. Hubbard is an active member
of the Formula SAE team (sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers), and he
started his internship journey in the fall with 3S.
3S is an Organization Designation Authorization, certifying aircraft modifications
for the Federal Aviation Administration.
“I help draft documents for certifications, research documents and find historical
information for aircraft,” Hubbard says.
Hubbard says communication is one of the mainstays throughout his internship. He attends
meetings and even presents reports to the rest of the team. He ties classroom work
into real projects, turning his theoretical lessons into practical applications in
his internship.
“At 3S, I have worked on various projects on a wide range of aircraft. I was recently
tasked with identifying the various iterations of a lighting system for an aircraft,”
Hubbard says. “During this project, I reviewed historical and current engineering
documents, and I was able to see how the aviation industry has operated and developed
over time.”
Originally, Hubbard was unsure of what to do with his degree, but he found an interest
in aviation certification through his internship, and he wants to stay in the industry.
Hubbard recommends that other students looking for internships should utilize the
resources WSU provides. He attended career fairs and resume workshops, which were
critical in securing his internship.
Wichita State's applied learning program gives students hands-on, paid experience
with industry partners, helping them build careers before graduation.
For more information, contact theShocker Career Acceleratorat (316) 978-3688, SCA@wichita.edu, or visitwichita.edu/Career. You can also stop by in person at the Marcus Welcome Center, Suite 139, on the Wichita
State campus.
