About the role#
The FAA Gateways Internship Program offers students the chance to contribute to the mission of the Federal Aviation Administration. Interns gain firsthand experience with the technical, operational, and policy challenges of the national aviation system. You will work alongside experienced professionals across disciplines including engineering, information technology, mathematics, business, finance, and economics. This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position starting May 30, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist FAA professionals with administrative, analytical, research, and program support activities.
- Gather, review, organize, and analyze information to support projects and operations.
- Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials.
- Support the coordination, tracking, and monitoring of project and program activities.
- Participate in team meetings and special projects to build an understanding of FAA operations.
What you'll need#
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in a qualifying educational institution.
- Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study for FV-C level or 4 academic years for FV-D level.
- Ability to pass a security investigation.
- Submission of college or university transcripts.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Location & details#
This program is on-site in the following locations: Anchorage, AK; El Segundo, CA; Washington, DC; College Park, GA; Des Plaines, IL; Burlington, MA; Kansas City, MO; Atlantic City, NJ; Queens, NY; Oklahoma City, OK; Fort Worth, TX; and Des Moines, WA.
About Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is a government agency within the Department of Transportation. Established in 1958, it manages the national aerospace system to ensure safety and efficiency. The agency develops satellite-based navigation systems and integrates unmanned aerial systems into existing airspace. It employs over 34,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Washington, DC.
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