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Intern, Aviation Planning (Spring 2027)

Woolpert, Inc.
$23—$27
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 02, 2026
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 #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid 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/ Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter *To all agencies:* Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.