Volanno Transportation Academy - Project Management Track Internship

Description

Project Management 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:
Project Management in the transportation sector demands precision, flexibility, and a deep understanding of operational continuity. Transportation systems — from railways to air traffic control centers — operate 24/7, meaning projects must be planned and executed while systems remain active. Interns in the Project Management Track will learn how to plan, coordinate, and deliver solutions within these complex, live environments.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in site visits to aviation, rail, and local transit agencies to observe active operations.
• Learn how to develop project schedules, risk management plans, and stakeholder communications for systems that cannot be easily shut down.
• Shadow Volanno project managers overseeing multimillion-dollar initiatives.
• Meet with transportation leaders and industry experts.
• Support the creation of project artifacts such as work breakdown structures, change management plans, and operational risk assessments.
• Complete weekly video logs to document your journey.
• Complete a capstone project proposing improvements for an ongoing transportation      system or project to present to Volanno leadership at the end of the program. 
• Attend the graduation ceremony. 

Who Should Apply:

• Students studying project management, business administration, civil engineering, transportation, or related fields.
• Strong interest in infrastructure, transportation systems, or operations management.
• Problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced, real-world environments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in project management, systems engineering, or transportation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Coursework or experience in project management, engineering, operations, or a related field preferred

What you’ll get out of it:

• Real-world projects with real transportation customers
• Full immersion into aviation, rail, and transit operations
• Personalized mentorship from transportation and technology experts
• Exposure to government innovation and contracting processes
• Build skills that translate directly to future career opportunities

Company Profile:

Volanno is a Woman Owned Small Business based in Washington, DC. Volanno is 100% focused on transportation customers with enterprise level, practical, proven solutions to complex problems in the areas of software development, data analytics, and program management. 

Volanno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, social or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Volanno will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics