Volanno Transportation Academy - Air Traffic Control Track Internship at Volanno

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Air Traffic Control, Aviation, Rail, Local Transit, AI, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Agile Process, Technology Solution Design, CTI Program Knowledge, Independent Work, Collaboration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Air Traffic Control Internship - Volanno Transportation Academy Volanno, a leader in transportation technology and innovation, proudly announces the return of the Volanno Transportation Academy (VTA) for its second year— a 10-week, full-time, paid internship program designed to give students hands-on experience addressing the real-world challenges facing the transportation industry. Through the Volanno Transportation Academy, participants will gain direct exposure to aviation, rail, and local transit operations through curated site visits, mentorship by industry experts, and project-based learning. Interns will choose one of four tracks — Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Air Traffic Control. Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Site Visits Required) Duration: 10 Weeks (Starting June 1, 2026) Compensation: $20.00 per hour, Full-Time About the Track: The Air Traffic Control Track is for students who want to pursue a career related to air traffic and be exposed to projects and technology that support the National Airspace System. What You'll Do: Participate in site visits to observe the technology landscape in aviation, rail, and local transit. Explore how AI, cloud computing, and analytics can enhance operations, safety, and customer experience in transportation. Work with Volanno’s development team to observe the Agile process used in product development. Meet with transportation leaders and industry experts. Complete weekly video logs to document your journey. Complete a capstone project focused on building or designing a technology solution for a transportation need and present it to Volanno leadership at the end of the program. Attend the graduation ceremony. Who Should Apply: Currently enrolled in College or University that participates in the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program for Air Traffic Control. Those with experience or strong interest in improving the training process for ATC students. Innovators who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. Requirements Qualifications: Be enrolled in a CTI program Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for AI, data analytics, or cloud platforms Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams Coursework or experience in computer science, data science, engineering, or related fields preferred Company Profile: Volanno is a Woman Owned Small Business based in Washington, DC. Volanno is 100% focused on transportation customers with enterprise level, practical, proven solutions to complex problems in the areas of software development, data analytics, and program management. Volanno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, social or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Volanno will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Responsibilities

Interns will gain direct exposure to aviation, rail, and local transit operations through site visits, mentorship, and project-based learning, focusing on technology solutions for the National Airspace System. Responsibilities include observing technology landscapes, exploring AI/cloud applications, documenting the journey via video logs, and completing a capstone project presentation to leadership.