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Alisha Khan

@alishakhan6

Aviation and airport operations intern blending finance, strategic sourcing, and analytics to improve safety and efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an aviation-focused opportunity where I can apply analytics (Power BI, Python) and finance research to support airport operations and sourcing decisions, in a safety-first, growth-oriented team.

I’m an aviation-focused professional working toward an M.S. in Aviation Finance, with a B.S. in Aviation Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude). I bring a strong analytical mindset from coursework in managerial finance and advanced aviation economics, plus an operations lens from my internship experience and a Lean Six-Sigma Yellow Belt.

In my Airport Operations Intern role, I supported runway reconstruction planning with FAA and safety compliance, contributed data for the VNAP initiative to improve community relations, and partnered with finance to review lease agreements and process invoices for operational efficiency. Previously, as a Strategic Sourcing Intern at Sun Country Airlines, I negotiated in-flight beverage contracts, researched sourcing software solutions, built vendor dialogues for discovery calls and demos, and delivered bid analyses and cost-saving initiatives up to $500K annually—experiences I now apply through data-driven projects like drone integration compliance and airline budget data research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrative Assistant

Current

O'Maley College of Business

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provided general administrative support including phone management and supply inventory tracking. Managed the Dean’s and faculty calendars, coordinated meetings, and supported students through tutoring and a Microsoft Teams virtual help desk for immediate assistance.

Office Administration Inventory Management Calendar Management Meeting Coordination Microsoft Teams Academic Support Administrative Support

Airport Operations Intern

City of New Smyrna Beach Airport

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Contributed to the VNAP initiative by gathering data to improve community relations. Assisted with runway reconstruction planning and oversight to ensure FAA compliance and safety standards, and supported finance by reviewing lease agreements, processing invoices, and tracking revenue.

Airport Operations Runway Reconstruction Data Gathering Invoice Processing Safety & Standards Financial Coordination

Strategic Sourcing Intern

Sun Country Airlines

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Negotiated in-flight soft beverage contracts and implemented cost-saving initiatives up to $500K annually to improve operational efficiency. Conducted strategic sourcing research, built vendor discovery/demos, and supported RFP development and bid analysis, including an alcoholic beverage RFP addressing excess spending of $800K annually.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Cost Saving Initiatives RFP Development Spend Analysis Procurement Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science, Aviation Finance

2026 - 2027

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Managerial Finance; Advanced Aviation Economics.

Master’s candidate in Aviation Finance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, scheduled for Aug 2026–May 2027. Completed relevant coursework in managerial finance and advanced aviation economics.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science, Aviation Business Administration

2023 - 2026

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Focus: Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace. Minor: Project Management. Relevant Coursework: Lean Six-Sigma; Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace.

Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business Administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from Aug 2023–May 2026, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Focused on supply chain management in aviation and aerospace with a minor in project management.