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Aviation roles in the United States are available to international candidates through the J-1 Trainee and J-1 Intern program categories, which connect qualified candidates with U.S. host employers via a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues the DS-2019 and provides official J-1 sponsorship throughout the placement.
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Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team in Cody, WY!
At Ardurra, we design more than projects—we design futures. As an Aviation Engineering Intern, you will support engineering assignments that contribute to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure across the Mountain Region.
This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the aviation industry.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under general supervision, you will perform tasks of limited scope that apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, gaining hands-on experience with aviation design, fieldwork, CAD tools, and airport planning. This internship offers exposure to real aviation projects, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in air transportation.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Technical & Design Support
- Assist with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
- Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide information for incorporation into project documentation.
- Assist with researching design options and presenting findings to project managers or project engineers.
- Review design drawings within defined limits and contribute to quality control efforts.
- Prepare sections of technical memoranda and assist with project reports.
Estimating & Project Documentation
- Perform material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes for cost estimating.
- Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation-related projects.
- Support project managers by monitoring workload, helping identify scope changes, and assisting with documentation needs.
Field Work & Construction Support
- Perform field tests, measurements, and data collection to support aviation design and construction.
- Assist with construction inspection and on-site project representation during active construction seasons.
- Prepare daily field reports and contribute to construction oversight tasks.
Project Coordination
- Assist with project-related communication and coordination, including client interactions under staff supervision.
- Provide miscellaneous project support tasks to help teams meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary team members across aviation assignments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam.
- Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.
- Interest in airport design, aviation infrastructure, FAA standards, or transportation engineering is a plus.
WHY ARDURRA?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
INTRODUCTION
Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team in Cody, WY!
At Ardurra, we design more than projects—we design futures. As an Aviation Engineering Intern, you will support engineering assignments that contribute to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure across the Mountain Region.
This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the aviation industry.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under general supervision, you will perform tasks of limited scope that apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, gaining hands-on experience with aviation design, fieldwork, CAD tools, and airport planning. This internship offers exposure to real aviation projects, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in air transportation.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Technical & Design Support
- Assist with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
- Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide information for incorporation into project documentation.
- Assist with researching design options and presenting findings to project managers or project engineers.
- Review design drawings within defined limits and contribute to quality control efforts.
- Prepare sections of technical memoranda and assist with project reports.
Estimating & Project Documentation
- Perform material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes for cost estimating.
- Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation-related projects.
- Support project managers by monitoring workload, helping identify scope changes, and assisting with documentation needs.
Field Work & Construction Support
- Perform field tests, measurements, and data collection to support aviation design and construction.
- Assist with construction inspection and on-site project representation during active construction seasons.
- Prepare daily field reports and contribute to construction oversight tasks.
Project Coordination
- Assist with project-related communication and coordination, including client interactions under staff supervision.
- Provide miscellaneous project support tasks to help teams meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary team members across aviation assignments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam.
- Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.
- Interest in airport design, aviation infrastructure, FAA standards, or transportation engineering is a plus.
WHY ARDURRA?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Aviation
Document your aviation training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Map your aviation coursework, certifications, and hands-on hours to specific U.S. training objectives so the sponsor can validate your program structure quickly.
Verify host employers hold FAA authorization
Aviation host employers often require FAA operating certificates or maintenance repair and overhaul approvals. Confirm the employer's credentials before your sponsor submits paperwork, since an uncertified host can disqualify the training program at the compliance review stage.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned aviation roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. aviation employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor placements. Filtering by role and location narrows your list to hosts who are familiar with the DS-2019 process and structured training requirements.
Confirm wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Your designated sponsor must certify that your host employer pays the prevailing wage for your aviation occupation and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job code before accepting an offer to avoid sponsor rejection at the wage-review step.
Clarify home residency requirement before accepting offers
Many J-1 Trainee placements in safety-sensitive aviation fields trigger the two-year home country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Determine your obligation before signing an offer, since it affects whether you can transition to an H-1B or O-1 afterward.
Submit DS-7002 with aviation-specific learning objectives
Generic training plans are rejected by sponsor organizations. Break your objectives into phase-specific aviation competencies, such as avionics troubleshooting, flight dispatch procedures, or aircraft maintenance inspections, tied to measurable outcomes your host supervisor will evaluate monthly.
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Find Aviation JobsAviation J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers aviation roles?
Current students pursuing aviation degrees typically use the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment at a degree-granting institution outside the U.S. Early-career aviation professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months use the J-1 Trainee category instead. Both categories require a U.S. host employer and a State Department-designated sponsor organization to issue the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an aviation placement?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. The designated sponsor, such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas for professional training programs, issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The aviation company you work for is the host, not the legal sponsor, even though they fund the placement.
How do I find U.S. aviation employers open to J-1 trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search aviation roles by job function and location and identify employers whose hiring patterns suggest familiarity with exchange visitor placements. Many aviation hosts that regularly work with designated sponsors do not advertise that openly in job postings, so filtering by role type and checking employer history helps surface relevant opportunities faster than general job boards.
Does working on aircraft maintenance trigger additional licensing requirements during a J-1 placement?
Yes. If your training involves hands-on maintenance, repair, or overhaul work on FAA-certificated aircraft, your host employer must hold the appropriate FAA repair station certificate and you may need to operate under direct supervision of an FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. Your designated sponsor will require documentation of these oversight arrangements before approving your DS-7002 training plan.
Can I switch aviation employers during my J-1 program?
No, not without sponsor approval. Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific host employer and training plan. If your host employer changes ownership, closes its aviation division, or terminates your placement early, you must notify your designated sponsor immediately. The sponsor determines whether a transfer to a new host is possible within your authorized program dates or whether your J-1 status ends.
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