Summer Aviation Experience (Internship) - Summer 2027
About The Position
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative self-starters for its Summer Aviation Experience program. This dynamic eight-week internship, running from late May through early August 2027 (with a break for July 4th week), offers a comprehensive introduction to the aviation industry and airport projects from start to finish. Interns will gain exposure to airport planning, civil engineering, design, CAD, construction administration, project management, and field representative duties. The program includes classroom training, hands-on learning, guest speakers, teambuilding events, and site visits to airports and projects. This is an opportunity to soar to new heights in the aviation consulting space.
Requirements
- Student studying Civil Engineering in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program
- May be required to obtain a security badge and complete specific airfield safety and driver training prior to visiting the client’s project site.
- Passion for airports and aviation
- Desire to travel, design and construct airports, learn and try new things
- Eager to learn and try new things
- Interest in civil site design and construction / land development
- Interest in exposure to all facets of consulting engineering
- A curious knowledge seeker – You want to continually learn and stay abreast of the latest and greatest in your industry
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience
- Aviation exposure / experience
- Internship/co-op experience
Responsibilities
- Review plans
- Create exhibits
- Prepare construction estimates
- Prepare for bidding
- Visit an active construction site
- Participate in construction administration
- Help with project closeout
- Develop consulting skills by bridging complex engineering concepts with real-world business solutions
- Cultivate relationships and explore career paths
Benefits
- Lodging provided
- Introduction to ground school and opportunity to fly in a Delta plane
- Mentorship program
- Hourly rate of $23.00 (anticipated for 2027)
- Reimbursement of approved business expenses, including travel expenses (mileage / lodging when away from the office) and safety equipment needed for site visits
- Travel/lodging reimbursement up to $500 for program break
- Cost of a Discovery Flight at a local airport covered
- Competitive compensation package
- Base salary (including health insurance)
- Industry-leading employer retirement contributions with ownership component
- Paid leave
- Signing bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Program completion bonus
- Field bonuses
- Significant investments in professional development and education opportunities
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Reimbursement of business expenses including travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
