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Aviation Institute Internship Program (AIIP)

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The Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) provides a structured internship program to help bridge the gap between academic preparation and the workplace. These opportunities allow students to expand their knowledge base as well as to gain hands-on experiences that will reinforce the concepts taught in the program. Internship Providers will work with interns to develop a project or other hands-on related experience. Internship are unpaid, unless otherwise noted, and the intern is responsible for any expenses associated with participation. The Institute focuses on finding public and private sector employers within the aviation industry.

Current AIIP Opportunities

Jet Linx Aviation

Nebraska Department of Aeronautics

Omaha Airport Authority

Midwest Aviation

Omaha Police Department Air Support Unit

Strategic Air and Space Museum

Transportation Security Administration

Burke High School Aeronautics and Space Science Program

Requirements

Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree, concentration, or minor in aviation

Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred

Some opportunities are only open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents

Appropriate FAA certificates or ratings maybe required on certain opportunities

Details

Students are expected to commit a minimum of 8 hours per week for 16 weeks in order to receive full credit for the internship. The internship experience is an academic course and must be taken for an academic grade. Students will receive 3 hours of credit for the course and maybe eligible for up to 6 hours of internship credit.

How to Apply

Please fill out the Internship Application and submit it with a copy of your resume and cover letter. Please note that you are applying to the Internship Program, efforts will be made to match you with your top choice but it is not a guarantee.

Deadlines

Fall Semester: February 15

Spring Semester: September 30

Summer Semester: February 15

Internship Application (Word Version)

Internship Application (Pdf Version)

Internship Application (Online Version)

National and International Opportunities

The Aviation Institute also has established relationships with airlines, airports, governmental organizations, non-profit agencies, consulting firms, and more that offer nationally competitive internship programs.

These opportunities are often paid but students are responsible for housing, food, and local transportation while conducting their internship.

Contact Information

Scott Vlasek, Director
Aviation Institute
6001 Dodge Street
120 CPACS
Omaha, NE 68182

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