Aviation Planning Intern

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.

About 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!

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
• GIS and other analytical tools (as applicable) to support planning and visualization efforts

Requirements

• 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?