2025 Aviation Summer College Internship Program

ATL Summer College Internship Program

Position: College Intern
Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Duration: 8 Weeks (May 22, 2025 – July 18, 2025)
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Work Hours: 9am-5pm, M-F

  Program Overview Take your summer to new heights at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport—Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). As the economic engine of the Southeast, ATL serves over 106 million passengers annually, supports more than 63,000 jobs, and houses over 300 concession outlets.
  Our Summer College Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various business units that drive airport operations and strategic initiatives. This internship is designed to provide meaningful work experience aligned with students' academic backgrounds and career aspirations, equipping them with valuable skills to launch successful careers.
  General Duties and ResponsibilitiesRegardless of the assigned business unit or college major, all interns will be responsible for:
 • Project-Based Work: Assist with ongoing projects, research, and analysis that contribute to the operational or strategic goals of the assigned department.• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work alongside airport professionals, gaining insights into aviation management and business operations.• Research & Data Analysis: Gather, review, and analyze data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvements.• Customer Service & Engagement: Assist in guest relations, internal/external communications, or public affairs efforts to enhance customer experience.• Administrative Support: Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documentation as needed to support the assigned business unit.• Compliance & Safety Awareness: Follow airport security protocols, workplace policies, and departmental guidelines.• Professional Development: Attend career-building workshops, industry networking events, and job readiness training sessions.• Final Presentation: Deliver a formal internship project presentation to airport leadership on July 15, 2025, highlighting key learnings and contributions.
  Eligibility Requirements• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, community college, or technical institute.• Must have completed at least one year of college before the internship begins.• Minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.• Must provide an unofficial transcript within 24 hours of an interview and a certified copy upon hire.• Must be registered for Fall 2025 classes.• Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint criminal history records check, and a Security Threat Assessment conducted by the federal government.• Must be available for 8 consecutive weeks (May 22, 2025 – July 18, 2025).• Must appear in person for a security background check at ATL at least one month prior to the start date.
 Required MajorsStudents from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
 • Aviation & Aviation Management• Public Administration• Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Management, MIS, Real Estate, etc.)• Computer Science & Information Technology• Criminal Justice• Engineering (All Disciplines)• Environmental Studies• Hospitality Management• Political Science• Marketing• Other Related Fields