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Aviation Planning Intern

CompanyKimley-Horn
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the development of aviation planning and strategy studies, including economic impact analyses and airport master plans. Conduct research, data collection, and analysis while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$33 - $34
Company Size
10917
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 11,000+ staff members in more than 160 offices across North America, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
About the Role

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our San Jose, California (CA) Aviation Planning team in Summer 2027! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of aviation planning and strategy studies for state DOTs and airport clients, inlcuding:
    • State aviation system plans
    • Aviation economic impact analyses
    • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) planning initiatives
    • Airport business plans, master plans, and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
  • Conduct research, data collection, and analysis to inform planning recommendations and policy decisions
  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured technical reports, memoranda, and presentation materials
  • Support project managers in organizing tasks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of assignments
  • Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders, including state aviation agencies, airport sponsors, and industry partners
  • Demonstrate strong follow-through by proactively closing the loop on assigned tasks and communicating status updates
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of individual work products
  • Apply GIS and other analytical tools (as applicable) to support planning and visualization efforts

 

Qualifications

  • In the process of receiving a Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in of the following majors:  
    • City and Regional Planning 
    • Urban Planning
    • Transportation Planning
    • Aviation Planning  

Hourly Rate: $33.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Skills
Aviation planningData collectionData analysisTechnical writingGISProject management supportStakeholder coordinationResearchReport preparationPresentation materialsAviation economic analysisAirport master planningAdvanced Air Mobility planning
Categories
TransportationConsultingEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector