Brittany Wright, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, said she achieved one of her wildest dreams when she earned an internship with French aviation company Dassault Falcon Jet.

“I still can’t believe I got it,” she said. “I’ve had a blast meeting people from all over the world here.”

Wright, a Little Rock resident, is pursuing a degree in business management, with a minor in French, while participating in a work-study program in the UALR College of Business Center for Student and Career Services. She’s also a member of the UALR Business Ambassadors, the honor program for the College of Business.

She started the internship with Dassault Falcon Jet in May, and her time with the company ended in August.

Dassault Falcon’s facility in Little Rock, the company’s largest, is the the main completion center for all Falcon jets and includes the company-owned service center that’s dedicated solely to Falcon customers.

At Dassault, Wright conducted new hire orientation twice a week, helped recently hired employees with paperwork, and set up interviews for candidates. She also updated the company’s intranet by adding new hire profiles. Additionally, she covered the front desk in the Safety Department throughout the week. She said her favorite part of the internship was meeting new people.

“I try to make everyone feel better when I work at the front desk in (the Safety Department), even if it’s just a giggle or smile,” she said.

With a bulk of new responsibilities, Wright found her experience to be testing at times, but it taught her professionalism and effective communication.

“There are busy days and big tasks that have to be performed, but I’ve learned to just take one step at a time, and all I can do is my best,” she said. “It always works out.”

Wright is thankful for the opportunity, and she thinks the things she learned will help her not only in class, but in her future career.

“I will never forget this work experience that I’ve had here, and I’m proud to say that I work at Dassault Falcon Jet,” Wright said.