Aviation Planning Intern - Spring 2026
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Planning Intern - Spring 2026 to join our Melbourne, FL office. ABOUT US AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects-driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most. Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it's like to work in a professional environment and apply what's learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.
Requirements
- 0-2 Years experience in a related technical field.
- Must have completed 60 hours towards a related degree from an accredited college/university by the start of the internship (Spring 2026).
- Interest in airside and landside aviation projects is desired
- Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills is required.
- Microsoft and CAD skills required.
- Capability to research and synthesize airport data with directions from senior staff.
Nice To Haves
- AviPLAN, Canva, GIS experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and evaluation of airport planning projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AviPLAN.
- Learn, review and apply Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars (ACs) and other regulatory standards to ensure airfield designs meet current requirements.
- Support data collection, organization, and analysis related to aircraft operations, runway usage, airfield geometry, and many other facets of aviation planning.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, planning memos, and client deliverables.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate on project tasks, both independently and in group settings.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and industry best practices.
- Upholds ethics and standards of conduct.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hands-on experience with industry leaders
- Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
- Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
