Defense & Government Analyst SkillBridge Intern

Atlas Air • White Plains, NY

36d

About The Position

This internship provides a unique opportunity for a transitioning service member to gain hands-on exposure to commercial aviation operations and supporting U.S. military airlift missions. Working alongside the Atlas Defense & Government team, the intern will assist with the coordination, compliance, and execution of AMC (Air Mobility Command) missions while learning how commercial carriers integrate with U.S. Government transportation programs.

Requirements

• Currently serving service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in aviation operations, government contracting, or logistics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with AMC Mission Preparation and Compliance.
• Support daily tracking, coding, and verification of AMC missions to ensure all flights are optimized, accurately planned, flown, and paid.
• Participate in planning discussions to align aircraft ferry operations with mission and contract requirements.
• Help Manage CAT-A (Less-Than-Planeload) Operations and assist in coordinating requirements as well as liaising with partner agents DSV and DHL for both Atlas and Polar to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, Charter, Finance, Compliance) to support data collection, reporting, and issue resolutions related to AMC missions.
• Help gather and analyze aircraft performance data, mobility value points, and mission reimbursement information to support entitlement tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the AMC team to streamline communication, enhance reporting accuracy and optimization opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed