Intern, Aviation Planning (Spring 2027)

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Overview

Woolpert is seeking an Aviation Planning Co-op to join our Aviation Planning & Research team in Cincinnati. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in the intersection of aviation, transportation, urban and regional planning, data analysis, GIS, economics, and public engagement. As an Aviation Planning Co-op, you will work alongside aviation planners and project managers on a diverse range of airport, statewide, and emerging aviation projects across the United States. Rather than focusing on a single project type, you will gain exposure to multiple areas of aviation planning and participate in various stages of the planning process. This co-op provides hands-on exposure to the full aviation planning process, from initial data collection and existing conditions analysis through alternatives development, recommendations, and implementation. You’ll have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects while gaining experience across multiple aviation planning disciplines

• This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Your work will take place Monday-Friday during standard working hours in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• This internship has a portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

Collecting, organizing, and reviewing aviation and transportation data

Supporting existing conditions assessments and planning analyses

Assisting with GIS, mapping, data analysis, and visualization

Contributing to the development and evaluation of planning alternatives

Supporting research and technical documentation

Assisting with recommendations and implementation strategies

Supporting public and stakeholder engagement activities

Collaborating with planners, project managers, and other technical professionals

Depending on active project needs, you may contribute to assignments involving:

Airport master planning

Advanced air mobility planning

FAA research

Statewide aviation system planning

Aviation economic impact studies

Other specialized aviation planning and research initiatives.

• What You Will Bring
• Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.

Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status

Pursuing an Urban/Regional/Transportation Planning, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Aviation Management or related degree, with an interest in aviation related infrastructure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Exceptional multitasking and time management skills

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$23 — $27 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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