Volanno Transportation Academy - Technical Track Internship
About The Position
Technology Internship - Volanno Transportation Academy Volanno, a leader in transportation technology and innovation, proudly announces the return of the Volanno Transportation Academy (VTA) for its second year— a 10-week, full-time, paid internship program designed to give students hands-on experience addressing the real-world challenges facing the transportation industry. Through the Volanno Transportation Academy, participants will gain direct exposure to aviation, rail, and local transit operations through curated site visits, mentorship by industry experts, and project-based learning. Interns will choose one of four tracks — Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Air Traffic Control. Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Site Visits Required) Duration: 10 Weeks (Starting June 1, 2026) Compensation: $20.00 per hour, Full-Time About the Track: The Technology Track is for students who want to apply cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud platforms, and automation tools to modernize the transportation industry. After foundational learning, interns will select or propose a technology project to support a real transportation challenge.
Requirements
- Strong interest in technology innovation, software development, or transportation systems
- Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for AI, data analytics, or cloud platforms
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams
- Coursework or experience in computer science, data science, engineering, or related fields preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in site visits to observe the technology landscape in aviation, rail, and local transit.
- Explore how AI, cloud computing, and analytics can enhance operations, safety, and customer experience in transportation.
- Work with Volanno’s development team to prototype new tools or processes.
- Meet with transportation leaders and industry experts.
- Research new technology trends like connected infrastructure, digital twins, and predictive analytics.
- Complete weekly video logs to document your journey.
- Complete a capstone project focused on building or designing a technology solution for a transportation need and present it to Volanno leadership at the end of the program.
- Attend the graduation ceremony.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
