Intern, Aviation Planning (Spring 2027)

Woolpert • Cincinnati, OH

4d • $23 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

Woolpert is seeking an Aviation Planning Co-op to join its Aviation Planning & Research team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The opportunity is intended for a student interested in aviation, transportation, urban and regional planning, data analysis, GIS, economics, and public engagement. The co-op will work with aviation planners and project managers on airport, statewide, and emerging aviation projects across the United States, gaining exposure to several areas of aviation planning and stages of the planning process. Work may span data collection and existing conditions analysis through alternatives development, recommendations, and implementation. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during standard working hours, with a portion of the work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/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 an Urban/Regional/Transportation Planning, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Aviation Management, or related degree, with an interest in aviation-related infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.
• Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not available.

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, and other specialized aviation planning and research initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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