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# Summer Aviation Experience (Internship) - Summer 2027 at Delta Airport Consultants

- **Company:** Delta Airport Consultants
- **Location:** Richmond, VA
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/deltaairportconsultants/9ad5e0ba-af21-4105-86cb-0fdcbb730f2c

## Job description

About Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is a great place to work in the civil engineering / aviation consulting space!  We are a group of enthusiastic, creative and collaborative self-starters who go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.  Our team supports clients ranging from large hub commercial airports to general aviation facilities. We expect this to be a dynamic program which will give you an introduction to the aviation industry and a sample of our airport projects – from start to finish!  You will be exposed to airport planning, civil, design, CAD, construction administration, project management, and field representative duties.  The program will include various elements such as classroom training and hands-on learning activities, guest speakers, teambuilding events, and visits to airports and project sites. Here, the sky’s the limit. If you’re up for soaring to new heights with us, keep reading!

Job Description (The awesome work you’ll get to do):

- Eight-week program from late May through early August 2027; no work the week of July 4th
- Lodging provided!
- Gain exposure to the world of aviation – visit various airports and meet the people who work there!
- Aviation fun – introduction to ground school and opportunity to fly in a Delta plane!
- Gain experience: review plans, create exhibits, prepare construction estimates, prepare for bidding, visit an active construction site, participate in construction administration, and help with project closeout
- Develop consulting skills – bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and real-world business solutions through relationship development and communication
- Cultivate relationships and explore career paths
- Mentorship program

Qualifications and Traits for Success (The awesome experience and qualities you possess):

- Student studying Civil Engineering in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience would be great, but is not required
- It would be great if you have aviation exposure / experience, but they are not required
- It would be great if you have internship/co-op experience, but it is not required
- May be required to obtain a security badge and complete specific airfield safety and driver training prior to visiting the client’s project site.  We will coordinate this if needed during the program.
- Passion for airports and aviation
- Desire to travel, design and construct airports, learn and try new things
- Eager to learn and try new things
- Interest in civil site design and construction / land development
- Interest in exposure to all facets of consulting engineering
- A curious knowledge seeker – You want to continually learn and stay abreast of the latest and greatest in your industry

Compensation: The total compensation package including hourly pay, lodging, expense reimbursement and other components exceeds $20,000 for the program duration.

Interns are paid an hourly rate which we anticipate will be $23.00 for 2027.

Additionally, we will arrange for lodging in the Richmond, VA area for the duration of the program, and provide reimbursement of approved business expenses, including travel expenses (mileage / lodging when away from the office) and safety equipment needed for site visits.

We anticipate a scheduled unpaid program break from July 5th – July 9th.  We will provide a travel/lodging reimbursement up to $500 which can be applied towards your travel home or elsewhere, or your hotel in Richmond if you choose to stay in town.

We would also be happy to help coordinate and cover the cost of a Discovery Flight at a local airport before the program gets underway!

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If this role seems like a good fit and you’re ready to learn more, apply now!

Early application deadline: 9/1/2026 Anticipated start date of late May 2027.

## About Delta Airport Consultants

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Delta Airport Consultants is a privately held, employee-owned firm that provides full-service airport consulting, including planning, engineering, environmental, and construction administration services for general aviation to large hub commercial airports.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Midlothian, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 1978
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established in 1978)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Civil Engineering, Airport & Aviation Consulting
- **Target customers**: General aviation airports, commercial service airports (small to large hub), airport authorities, FAA, state transportation agencies
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated exclusively to aviation, offering a deep understanding of airport design and planning while staying at the cutting edge of industry practices. The firm is employee-owned and staffed by aviation professionals, many of whom hold pilots’ licenses or have former airport/FAA backgrounds.

## Products & Services
- **Airport Planning**: Master plans, feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and airspace/landside planning.
- **Engineering Design**: Runway, taxiway, apron, terminal, and hangar design; drainage, lighting, and navigational aids.
- **Construction Administration (CA)**: Resident project representation, construction observation, RFI/submittal review, and project closeout.
- **Program Management**: End-to-end coordination of large-scale airport development programs.
- **Business & Financial Planning**: Financial feasibility analyses, grant administration, and rate-setting for airports.
- **Environmental Services**: NEPA documentation, noise studies, wetland delineation, and permitting.
- **CAD/BIM Modeling**: Civil 3D design and modeling for airfield and landside infrastructure.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, employee-owned)
- **Key Metric**:
  - Annual Revenue: ~$21.9 million (as of latest available data)
  - Total Funding: Not applicable (bootstrapped organic growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None – fully employee-owned; not a subsidiary or affiliate of any other firm.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 78 employees (+16.7% YoY, +16 people)
  - Yearly job postings up +800% (9 active roles as of June 2026)
  - Multiple offices across the U.S. (Harrisburg, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Cleveland, and others)
  - LAUNCH program – a 24-month rotational program for civil engineering graduates (January and June cohorts)
  - Summer Aviation Experience – an 8-week paid internship for civil engineering students

## Competitive Advantages
- **Pure aviation focus**: Unlike general civil engineering firms that take airport work, Delta exclusively serves the aviation industry, bringing specialized knowledge of FAA standards, advisory circulars, and airport operations.
- **Employee ownership**: All staff are owners, fostering long-term commitment and high retention (many leaders have 20–40 years tenure).
- **Subject matter expertise**: Over half of project managers are pilots; staff include former airport managers and FAA directors, giving credibility and practical insight.
- **Industry involvement**: Leaders contribute to FAA Advisory Circulars (e.g., AC 150/5300-13A) and serve on technical committees like ACC Engineering.

## Strategic Focus
- **Talent development**: Expanding the LAUNCH rotational program and Summer Aviation Experience to build a pipeline of future aviation engineers.
- **Geographic expansion**: Maintaining and growing 11+ U.S. offices to serve a national client base; recent hires in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina.
- **Digital adoption**: Continuing to leverage Civil 3D and CAD modeling for efficient design and construction administration.
- **Sustaining employee ownership model**: Reinforcing culture of ownership to retain top talent and deliver consistent client service.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & ownership**: Employee-owned means every team member has a stake in the firm’s success; decision-making is collaborative, and long-term stability is a priority.
- **Career development**: The LAUNCH program provides structured rotations (Design, CAD, Construction Admin, Field Observation, Planning, Project Management) over 24 months; full-time roles with mentorship.
- **Internships**: The 8-week Summer Aviation Experience exposes students to real airport projects, CAD skills, and even optional pilot training – a unique offering in civil engineering.
- **Work environment**: Office-based roles (no remote at this time) with project sites across the country; hands-on field observation is encouraged.
- **Employee ratings**: 3.9/5.0 (9 reviews) on employer ratings; highest marks in Career (4.3) and Culture/Compensation (3.7); work-life balance rated 3.3.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on actual airport projects (not just theoretical design); many team members are pilots and share that passion.

## Sources
1. [deltaairport.com](https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/)
2. [deltaairport.com](https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/careers/)
3. [deltaairport.com](https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/our-people/)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/delta-airport-consultants-inc.)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/deltaairportconsultants)

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