Aviation Planning Intern – Shape Airports & Policy

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

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.