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
Nebraska Department of Aeronautics
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