NASA
NASA OSTEM Internships
Project-based college internships across STEM and non-STEM work at NASA.
Published deadlineCollege-year matchUndergraduate years 1–4Includes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
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Aerospace and Aviation Internships for College Students
This field spans research laboratories, aircraft and spacecraft systems, airlines, manufacturing, supply chains, communications and corporate operations. Choose a mission and function you can describe, then verify the practical rules attached to the exact opening.
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Aerospace & Aviation pathways
Some programs span several fields. Open a guide to match the exact role to your coursework, experience and availability.
NASA
NASA Pathways Internships
A paid federal student employment pathway with coursework and remaining-work-time requirements.
Check announcementsCollege-year matchYear 1+ · credits & time requiredIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL Summer Internship Program
A 10-week, full-time STEM internship at JPL. The last published summer deadline has passed; use this guide to prepare for a future cycle.
Last cycle closedCollege-year matchUndergraduates · STEMIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Boeing
Supply Chain Internship 2027
A current paid 10–12-week internship across Boeing supply-chain organizations and locations.
2027 posting available at reviewClass-year guidanceBachelor's or master's · Aug 2027+ graduationRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Boeing
Communications Internship 2027
A current paid 10–12-week internship producing internal, external, digital, social, video, event, and branding communications.
Reviewed 2027 listing ended — check current Boeing internshipsClass-year guidanceBachelor's or master's · Aug 2027+ graduationRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Boeing
Sales & Marketing Internship 2027
A current internship spanning market analysis, forecasting, data visualization, financial modeling, product messaging, events, and lead generation.
2027 posting available at reviewClass-year guidanceBachelor's or master's · Aug 2027+ graduationRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Boeing
Prestwick Engineering Intern 2027
A three-month structural-design and integration internship at Boeing's Aerospace Innovation Centre in Prestwick.
2027 posting available at reviewClass-year guidanceEngineering bachelor's studentsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Boeing
Facilities Engineering Internship 2027
A current plant and facilities engineering internship supporting buildings, infrastructure, construction projects, and maintenance operations.
Reviewed 2027 listing ended — check current Boeing internshipsClass-year guidanceAug 2027+ graduation · junior/senior preferredRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Delta Air Lines
Student Internship Program
Paid airline internships and co-ops across corporate, customer, analytics, technology, engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
Ongoing student recruitingClass-year guidanceCollege students · role-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Southwest Airlines
Campus Reach College Internships
Paid Southwest Airlines internships across departments such as Technology, Technical Operations, Marketing, Finance, People, Flight and Inflight Operations, Communications and Supply Chain.
Published Summer 2027 window ended Oct. 7; check postingsClass-year guidanceFall 2027 graduation or laterRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Lockheed Martin
College Internships
Real-project internships in aerospace, mission systems, software, cyber, hardware, analytics, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and business.
Check open internshipsClass-year guidanceCollege students · opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
UPS
Student Internships & Co-ops
Paid student internships and co-ops across logistics, IT, engineering, sales, finance, marketing, solutions, and airline operations.
Search student opportunitiesClass-year guidanceCurrent students · role-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
FedEx
College Connections Internship
A paid ten-week summer internship with real projects, mentorship, facility exposure, and roles across transportation and corporate functions.
Check student-program rolesClass-year guidanceUndergraduates · opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
SpaceX
Intern Program
Paid, year-round internships across engineering, software, manufacturing, testing, and business operations at SpaceX sites in the United States.
Summer 2027 roles availableClass-year guidanceFour-year university studentsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Anduril Industries
2027 Engineering Internships
Anduril Industries' paid, in-person 12-week engineering internships for summer 2027 across its US sites, in software, electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
2027 postings open at reviewClass-year guidanceMust return to school afterRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Summer Internship Program
Ten-week museum placements across curatorial work, conservation, communications, education, advancement, exhibitions, administration and visitor services.
Opens Dec 1 · deadline publishedCollege-year matchUndergraduates, graduate students & recent graduatesIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Alaska Air Group
Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon Internships
Paid airline-business internships with visible team projects, travel benefits and roles in areas such as communications, finance, planning, operations and cargo.
Fall recruiting · check current openingsClass-year guidanceGraduation-year based · typically juniorsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Blue Origin
Summer Internship Program
Paid, roughly twelve-week summer placements across spacecraft engineering, software, manufacturing, testing, materials, finance and related teams.
Summer 2027 openings live at reviewClass-year guidanceUndergraduate or graduate · one term remainingRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
American Airlines
College Internship Program
Paid airline-industry placements across airport administration, cargo, finance, procurement, revenue, sales, marketing and customer analysis.
September recruiting cycle · check openingsCollege-year matchJuniors and seniors at four-year universitiesIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
United Airlines
Student Internship Program
Student roles in digital technology, commercial strategy and finance, plus technical-operations co-ops spanning engineering and aircraft systems.
Check current student openingsClass-year guidanceStudent eligibility depends on openingRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Northrop Grumman
College Internship Program
Project-based student placements across aerospace, engineering, cyber, science, technology and business functions, with mentorship and networking.
Check current internship openingsClass-year guidanceStudent requirements are opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Rocket Lab
Additive Manufacturing Intern, Summer 2027
A rocket-engine manufacturing placement focused on metal additive hardware for Electron, Neutron and Space Systems programs.
Summer 2027 application live at reviewClass-year guidanceDegree in progress · one semester remaining after summerRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
RTX
Campus Internships & Co-ops
Project-based internships and co-ops across RTX and its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses.
Check current campus rolesClass-year guidanceCollege students · role-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Honeywell
University Relations Internship Program
University internships across engineering, artificial intelligence, software, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, sales and Honeywell's industrial businesses.
Summer 2027 roles visible at reviewClass-year guidanceStudents still in school · opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
GE Aerospace
US Internships & Co-ops
Paid US internships and co-ops in aerospace engineering, AI, digital technology, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, commercial work and other functions.
Summer 2027 roles available at reviewClass-year guidanceCurrent students · graduation and role specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
JetBlue
JetBlue Emerging Talent (JET) Program
JetBlue's early-talent route for college students and recent graduates, combining aviation work with professional development, cross-functional projects and networking.
Application window closed · check later fall/winterClass-year guidanceCollege students and recent graduates · opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
American Airlines
Engineering Cooperative Education Program
A cooperative-education route for students in engineering, aviation management and technology who want sustained experience inside an airline operation.
Program page active · check current co-op openingsClass-year guidanceCurrent college students · third-year students are the stated primary audienceRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Gulfstream Aerospace
Airworthiness Engineering Intern, Summer 2027
A Summer 2027 aircraft-certification internship supporting compliance planning, technical documentation, issue resolution and laboratory or flight-test certification work.
Summer 2027 posting open at reviewCollege-year matchSophomore year completed before start · juniors and seniorsIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Textron Aviation
Aerodynamics Engineering Internship 2027
A paid aircraft-aerodynamics placement using analytical, wind-tunnel and flight-test data to support design, performance, loads, handling qualities and certification.
2027 posting open at reviewClass-year guidanceBachelor's or master's students in aerospace engineering or a related technical fieldRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Sierra Space
College Internship Program
Paid space-industry placements across engineering, software, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, IT, legal and other business functions.
Program overview active · confirm the current cohortCollege-year matchSophomore through PhD · one academic term must remain after internshipIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
General Atomics
College Internship Program
Paid student roles connected to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, space systems, energy, electronics, lasers and other high-technology work.
Annual internship cycle · check current openingsCollege-year matchCurrent undergraduate students · first-years considered when qualifiedIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Spirit AeroSystems
College Internship Program
Paid aerospace-manufacturing internships with project work, mentorship and routes across engineering, finance, IT, quality, operations and supply chain.
Program page active · check current openingsClass-year guidanceCurrent college students · opening-specific year requirementsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Bombardier
Internship Program
Aviation-industry internships and student programs across aircraft engineering, operations, support, supply chain, technology, finance and corporate functions.
Internship page active · check current openingsClass-year guidanceStudents and recent graduates · opening-specificRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Federal Aviation Administration
Gateways Internship Program
Paid federal student appointments that let current students explore aviation, technical, engineering, technology and administrative careers while completing school.
Program active · check current USAJOBS announcementsCollege-year matchCurrent students enrolled or accepted at least half timeIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Tampa International Airport
Runway to Success Internship 2027
A paid airport-authority internship with departmental project work, airfield and terminal exposure, professional classes, tours and mentorship.
Summer 2027 application route active at reviewCollege-year matchCurrent college, university or trade-school students · all yearsIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Envoy Air
Summer Internship Program 2027
A paid regional-airline internship with a summer project, mentorship, airport exposure, travel privileges and a final presentation to company leaders.
Summer 2027 interest and application route active at reviewClass-year guidanceBachelor's and master's students · role-specific college yearRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
College Internship Program
A paid undergraduate airport internship with full-time departmental work, mentorship and exposure to aviation careers and business operations.
Annual January–March recruiting cycleCollege-year matchUndergraduates who completed at least one college yearIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Summer Internship Program
A paid airport-authority internship combining department work, an airport classroom, operational tours and a collaborative capstone project.
Annual February–March recruiting cycleCollege-year matchCurrent undergraduates · every academic stageIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Delta Airport Consultants
Summer Aviation Experience 2027
An eight-week airport-consulting internship covering planning, civil design, CAD, estimates, bidding, construction administration and project closeout.
Summer 2027 posting open at reviewClass-year guidanceCivil engineering students in an ABET-accredited programRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Stratolaunch
Engineering Intern — Summer 2027
A paid aerospace engineering internship supporting design, analysis, manufacturing and test work across flight sciences, controls, structures, avionics, propulsion and related teams.
Published Nov. 7, 2026 application dateCollege-year matchSophomores, juniors and seniors continuing to graduate schoolIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Hextronics
Engineering & Operations Intern — Summer 2027
A paid drone-systems internship matching students to electronics, mechanical hardware, software, production, flight operations or business operations projects.
Summer 2027 rolling application listed at Nov. 3 reviewClass-year guidanceCurrent bachelor's or master's student · year not statedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Astronomy Summer Program
The Space Telescope Science Institute's summer program for undergraduates interested in space-based astronomy, engineering or public outreach, held on its Baltimore campus.
Applications open January 2027Class-year guidanceMainly between junior and senior yearRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
How to approach aerospace & aviation applications
Choose the mission and function
An airline marketing role, a propulsion research project and an aircraft supply-chain internship use very different evidence. Start with the work: design, software, analysis, operations, communications, finance or customer experience. Use a project or responsibility that shows how you approached a related problem.
Read authorization and access rules exactly
Some aerospace roles use citizenship, US-person, export-control, security-clearance or site-access conditions. These terms are not interchangeable. Airline roles can have separate background, travel or safety requirements. Follow the wording in the official opening and never infer eligibility from the employer name alone.
Plan the schedule and location before applying
Programs may be full-time summer internships, multi-term co-ops or project placements at a specific center. Check onsite expectations, relocation support, housing costs, transportation and whether the dates fit your classes. A remote option on one team does not establish a company-wide arrangement.
Citizenship and export rules genuinely gate these roles
A large share of aerospace and defense work is subject to export-control and security requirements, and postings often state citizenship or permanent-residency conditions plainly. These are legal constraints the employer cannot waive, not preferences. Read that line first — it is the fastest way to know whether an application is worth your evening, and a restriction here says nothing about your ability.
Build in time for screening and clearance
Where a role involves background screening or a clearance process, the gap between an offer and a start date can be substantial and is largely outside the employer's control. Ask early what the process requires and how long it typically takes, and plan your summer with that in mind rather than assuming a standard start.
Aerospace & Aviation: questions before you apply
Are non-citizens eligible for anything here?
It depends entirely on the specific role and employer. Commercial aviation and some space-sector work carry fewer restrictions than defense programs. Read each posting's stated requirement rather than generalizing across the sector.
Do I need to be an aerospace engineering major?
Frequently not. These employers hire mechanical, electrical, software, materials, systems and industrial engineers, plus business, supply chain and analytics students.
Is a pilot license or flight experience relevant?
Only for specific roles. Most aerospace internships are engineering, operations, analytics or business placements where flight experience is interesting but not a qualification.
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