Aviation Planning Intern
About The Position
AECOM is hiring a highly motivated Aviation Planning Intern for its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office for an internship of up to six months, expected to begin in January 2027. The intern will support aviation planning projects under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member. Work may include preparing planning studies and project materials, researching and compiling data, performing GIS analyses, assisting with computer-aided drafting, and developing cost estimates. The intern may also help produce reports, graphics, 3D models, and community outreach materials. The role offers exposure to airport master plans, airport layout plans, terminal planning, and studies of airport facility needs and timing. AECOM describes its work as infrastructure consulting across areas including water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, and highlights training, career development, and collaboration with a global team. In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, City/Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or a related field, and have completed at least one year of study.
- Recent bachelor's degree graduates may apply if they intend to continue into a master's degree and were enrolled in their bachelor's program in the most recent school term, with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or a similar discipline.
- Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
- U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in aviation planning, including airport master plans, airport layout plans, terminal planning projects, and studies addressing airport facility needs and timing.
- Working knowledge and competency with word processing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills and dependability.
- Aviation planning experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD, AviPlan, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or SketchUp.
Responsibilities
- Support senior planners and/or project managers in producing documents, reports, graphics, 3D modeling, and community outreach materials.
- Compile data and conduct research in support of project delivery.
- Prepare planning studies and provide planning support.
- Assist with computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD, GIS analyses, compiling design data, and developing cost estimates.
- Complete other assignments as needed to meet client needs.
- Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and career development opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
