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Aviation Planning Intern

T.Y. Lin International · Chicago, IL · $20.00–$30.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What got you interested in aviation planning?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real passion for the field, which the posting says it wants.

Tell me about a time you cleaned up a messy data set and turned it into charts or tables.

What they are checking: Data skills, since the role builds data sets and reports in tables and charts.

Tell me about a project where you had to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

What they are checking: Communication skill for client and community settings the intern will join.

How do you stay organized when you support more than one person at a time?

What they are checking: Organization habits needed when helping several project managers.

What would you want to learn by the end of this internship?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and see the internship as a step into aviation planning.

What would you do

You'll help with public meetings. How would you handle a resident who is angry about airport noise?

What they are checking: Calm, respectful communication in community relations work around noise abatement.

A project manager gives you an assignment with a tight deadline and unclear instructions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Initiative and asking good questions before spending time in the wrong direction.

About the work

In simple terms, what do you think goes into an airport master plan?

What they are checking: Basic awareness of airport planning work they will support on project teams.

Which tools are you comfortable with, like Excel, GIS or CAD?

What they are checking: Practical software skills they can bring to planning analysis on day one.

What do you know about environmental and sustainability planning at airports?

What they are checking: Curiosity about a part of the work the posting names explicitly.

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The full job description

As published by T.Y. Lin International.

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world. Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design. Job Summary Landrum & Brown is seeking a motivated intern with a passion for aviation planning and development to join our dynamic Chicago team. This internship offers flexible start dates in January or May and provides hands-on experience supporting project managers in the delivery of airport planning projects that meet our clients’ goals. Responsibilities & Qualifications DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works directly with clients on a variety of airport planning, noise abatement, and environmental/sustainability planning. • Participates and assists in organizing numerous community relations efforts and public meetings. • Develops and maintains electronic data sets and files and performs data analysis and comprehensive data reporting in a variety of tables, charts, and reports. • Prepares draft reports, presentations, schedules, meeting materials, and other deliverables based on direction from senior staff as well as individual efforts. • Provides technical assistance and is responsive to requests for data and information. QUALIFICATIONS: • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aviation Management or related field of study • Passion for the Aviation sector • Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong analytical/technical skills • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair and sustainable way. • Works well in a team environment. • Knowledge or interest in the aviation industry and airport operations Additional Information At Landrum and Brown we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. Landrum and Brown is committed to pay equity. As part of this commitment, we offer a base compensation range of $20 to $30 per hour. We recognize that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experience, education, and competencies, which will be reflected in our offer. #LI-DNP Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application. Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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