Aviation Planning Intern

Kimley-Horn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in San Jose, CA invites planning students to join our Aviation Planning team for Summer 2027. This hands-on internship provides exposure to state DOTs, airports, and industry partners while you develop skills in aviation planning, data analysis, and reporting.

You will work under supervision to produce technical memos, presentations, and airport layout plans, with a collaborative culture that values ownership, learning, and delivering timely results.

Qualifications

• Candidate is pursuing a Planning degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in City/Urban/Transportation/Aviation Planning.

Responsibilities

• Support aviation planning studies for state DOTs and airports.
• Assist in creating airport master plans and ALPs.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to inform recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with team members and external stakeholders.
• Apply GIS tools to support visualization.

Education

Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Job description

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, inlccluding:
  • 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!