Ready to Soar: Meet Our 2025 Summer Interns

In celebration of National Intern Day (July 31), we’re spotlighting the talented interns who joined us this summer across our White Plains, Erlanger and Miami offices.

From Communications to Engineering, IT Security to Transformation, this year’s intern group brought an exciting mix of passion, curiosity and ambition to Atlas. Learn more about what inspires this group of future leaders.

Why Atlas?

From gaining real-world experience and contributing to impactful projects, to exploring a passion for aviation or returning for another summer, each intern had a unique reason for choosing Atlas.

“I wanted to be somewhere I could grow and actually make an impact. The mix of hands-on projects, data work and learning opportunities felt like a great fit for where I am right now.”

Sidanta Parajuli, Flight Ops & Systems Development 

“I’m passionate about aviation and have developed a strong interest in aircraft engines. I believe this opportunity offers a thriving environment to further fuel that interest and push boundaries.”

Aya Otmani, Powerplant Engineering 

“I learn best by doing, and Atlas provides an environment where I can be curious and contribute to meaningful projects.”

Christa Foster, Flight Operations 

 “Having interned with Atlas before, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the experience and took the opportunity to return.”

— Anthony Seholm, Structures Engineering 

“To gain great experience in engineering in the aviation industry.”

Sean Johnson, Structures Engineering 

What They’re Learning

From exploring the inner workings of airline operations to gaining hands-on exposure to engineering, logistics, safety and communication systems, interns are diving into real-world projects and building skills that matter.

“It’s been so exciting to get a closer look into airline operations.”

Eva Catillon, Transformation & Value Creation 

“I am learning what a typical day of work looks like for aerospace engineers and the unique disciplines involved.”

Mark Stavros, Engineering

“I am learning about the different types of cargo transported and the logistics required make such a complex operation possible.”

Cooper Mills Ciambella, System Operations 

“It’s been exciting to learn about safety reporting procedures and the processes of investigating incidents as well as finding solutions to improve safety metrics.”

Reagan Shaar, Safety 

“I’ve learned about how information is transferred around the GCC and how we can work to optimize that.”

Mark Goersch, GCC 

Fast Facts About Our Interns 

🗺️ If they could fly anywhere:

  • Peru– to hike Machu Picchu
  • Switzerland– to hike the Alps
  • Japan– for culture and food
  • Argentina– to visit friends
  • Australia– for scenery and adventure

🎉 Fun facts:

  • One intern’s birthday is on Christmas
  • One speaks fluent French
  • Another has visited six National Parks
  • One made a hole-in-one in golf
  • Another is a hobby musician

Where They’re Headed

From cybersecurity to communications, avionics to aviation sales, these interns are charting ambitious paths for the future. With real experience under their belts and a clearer vision of what’s next, they’re ready for takeoff.

“I want to be an avionics/software engineer at a major airline.”

Pilar Florez, Avionics 

“My dream job after graduation is to be an aircraft broker. I love working with and alongside people, and I believe that with the proper knowledge of the industry, tenacity and interpersonal skills, I can make that dream happen.”

Andrew DeSola, Inventory Management 

“I’d love to be a Communications Coordinator for a non-partisan government agency.”

Mia Kraemer, Communications 

“Invested in the world of cybersecuritythis could be a Cybersecurity/ IT Security Analyst, Engineer or a similar position on a BLUE team.”

— Nicholas Lovera, IT Security 

“I would like to be a brand marketing manager anywhere or be an interior designer in New York.”

— Ella Roberts, Human Resources/Workforce Development

📍 Intern Locations:

  • Erlanger – Avionics, Communications, Flight Ops, Human Resources/ Workforce Development, Powerplant Engineering, Safety, Structures Engineering and System Operations
  • Miami – Flight Operations
  • White Plains – Inventory Management, IT Security and Transformation