Intern, Aviation Planning (Spring 2027)

Woolpert • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Woolpert is seeking an Aviation Planning Co-op to join its Aviation Planning & Research team in Cincinnati. This opportunity is suited to a student interested in aviation, transportation, urban and regional planning, data analysis, GIS, economics, and public engagement. The co-op works alongside aviation planners and project managers on a range of airport, statewide, and emerging aviation projects across the United States, gaining exposure to multiple areas of aviation planning and stages of the planning process.

The position provides hands-on experience with aviation planning from data collection and existing conditions analysis through alternatives development, recommendations, and implementation. Work is full-time at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during standard working hours, with some work onsite in the Cincinnati office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships or co-ops and cannot provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status.
• Pursue a degree in Urban/Regional/Transportation Planning, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field, with an interest in aviation-related infrastructure.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills.
• Already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

Nice To Haves

• At least sophomore status in an accredited college or university program.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and review aviation and transportation data.
• Support existing conditions assessments and planning analyses.
• Assist with GIS, mapping, data analysis, and visualization.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of planning alternatives.
• Support research and technical documentation.
• Assist with recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Support public and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and other technical professionals.
• Depending on active project needs, contribute to airport master planning, advanced air mobility planning, FAA research, statewide aviation system planning, aviation economic impact studies, or other specialized aviation planning and research initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed