Defense & Government Analyst SkillBridge Intern

Overview

This internship provides a unique opportunity for a transitioning service member to gain hands-on exposure to commercial aviation operations and supporting U.S. military airlift missions. Working alongside the Atlas Defense & Government team, the intern will assist with the coordination, compliance, and execution of AMC (Air Mobility Command) missions while learning how commercial carriers integrate with U.S. Government transportation programs.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Defense & Government Programs leadership team, the intern will:

• Assist with AMC Mission Preparation and Compliance.
• Support daily tracking, coding, and verification of AMC missions to ensure all flights are optimized, accurately planned, flown, and paid.
• Participate in planning discussions to align aircraft ferry operations with mission and contract requirements.
• Help Manage CAT-A (Less-Than-Planeload) Operations and assist in coordinating requirements as well as liaising with partner agents DSV and DHL for both Atlas and Polar to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, Charter, Finance, Compliance) to support data collection, reporting, and issue resolutions related to AMC missions.
• Help gather and analyze aircraft performance data, mobility value points, and mission reimbursement information to support entitlement tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the AMC team to streamline communication, enhance reporting accuracy and optimization opportunities.

Learning Outcomes à By the end of the internship, the participant will,

• Gain firsthand experience in U.S. Government airlift contracting, structure and mechanics of the CRAF program, and broader military mission management.
• Understand the operational flow between commercial aviation departments and supporting military contracts.
• Develop working knowledge of aviation scheduling systems, performance metrics, and compliance standards.
• Strengthen project coordination, communication, and analytical skills in a global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Currently serving service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in aviation operations, government contracting, or logistics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset.

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