City of Durango
Airport Operations Intern Winter - Seasonal
City of Durango, Durango, Colorado, us, 81302
Salary:
$22.00 Hourly
Location :
Durango, CO
Job Type:
Seasonal
Job Number:
2024-00114
Department:
Airport
Division:
Fire Rescue/Operations - 8616
Opening Date:
09/05/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Schedule Details::
Position may be rotated through shifts for exposure to a variety of work assignments. Shifts may include AM, PM, and weekends. Flexibility is needed for snow removal call-ins. Shifts to be either five 8 hour shifts weekly or four 10 hour shifts weekly.Season begins November 1 and ends April 30.
Description
Launch your career in airport operations at the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)!
This internship is designed for recent college graduates with a degree in Airport Management or a closely related field. Over the course of 26 weeks, you'll work full-time alongside the Operations Manager to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of airport operations and administration at a commercial service airport.
Essential Job Duties
In This Role, You Will Assist the Airport Operations Manager with the Following:Conducting inspections of airfields, perimeters, security areas, fuel farms, parking lots, and other facilities to ensure compliance with airport regulations.Overseeing public relations, marketing, air service development, and construction & planning projects.Preparing and maintaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documentation and other documents as assigned, including the Airport Certification Manual, Rules and Regulations Manual, Minimum Operating Standards.Reviewing and revising lease agreements, contract documents, rules and regulations, and training programs.Participating in snow removal, general grounds maintenance, and wildlife hazard management.Enforcing regulations around secured areas, issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as necessary.Supervising ground transportation activities.Planning and executing special events.Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in aviation management, airport management, or a related field.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed pilot (preferred).American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) membership (preferred).A valid state driver's license.Knowledge of FAA Part 139 and Part 77 regulations, TSA Part 1542 security requirements, and all relevant state, federal, and local laws for operating a commercial air carrier airport.Basic understanding of airport and approach lighting systems, radio navigational aids, and runway approaches.Ability to operate two-way radio communication equipment for clear and concise communication with aircraft and the FAA, using correct terminology.Skill in using tact, discretion, and independent judgment within established guidelines, while efficiently organizing tasks, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and managing follow-ups with minimal direction.
Supplemental Information
What We Can Offer You:The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.
Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski AreaFree Transit passEligibility to participate in the City's Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that
welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household.
Visit our for more information.
01
Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
YesNo
02
If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.
03
Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
YesNo
04
If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.
05
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
YesNo
06
If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below.
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Aviation Management, Airport Management, or a related field?
YesNo
08
Are you an FAA licensed pilot?
YesNo
09
Do you have an AAE membership?
YesNo
10
Do you have a valid state driver's license?
YesNo
Required Question
$22.00 Hourly
Location :
Durango, CO
Job Type:
Seasonal
Job Number:
2024-00114
Department:
Airport
Division:
Fire Rescue/Operations - 8616
Opening Date:
09/05/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Schedule Details::
Position may be rotated through shifts for exposure to a variety of work assignments. Shifts may include AM, PM, and weekends. Flexibility is needed for snow removal call-ins. Shifts to be either five 8 hour shifts weekly or four 10 hour shifts weekly.Season begins November 1 and ends April 30.
Description
Launch your career in airport operations at the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)!
This internship is designed for recent college graduates with a degree in Airport Management or a closely related field. Over the course of 26 weeks, you'll work full-time alongside the Operations Manager to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of airport operations and administration at a commercial service airport.
Essential Job Duties
In This Role, You Will Assist the Airport Operations Manager with the Following:Conducting inspections of airfields, perimeters, security areas, fuel farms, parking lots, and other facilities to ensure compliance with airport regulations.Overseeing public relations, marketing, air service development, and construction & planning projects.Preparing and maintaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documentation and other documents as assigned, including the Airport Certification Manual, Rules and Regulations Manual, Minimum Operating Standards.Reviewing and revising lease agreements, contract documents, rules and regulations, and training programs.Participating in snow removal, general grounds maintenance, and wildlife hazard management.Enforcing regulations around secured areas, issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as necessary.Supervising ground transportation activities.Planning and executing special events.Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in aviation management, airport management, or a related field.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed pilot (preferred).American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) membership (preferred).A valid state driver's license.Knowledge of FAA Part 139 and Part 77 regulations, TSA Part 1542 security requirements, and all relevant state, federal, and local laws for operating a commercial air carrier airport.Basic understanding of airport and approach lighting systems, radio navigational aids, and runway approaches.Ability to operate two-way radio communication equipment for clear and concise communication with aircraft and the FAA, using correct terminology.Skill in using tact, discretion, and independent judgment within established guidelines, while efficiently organizing tasks, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and managing follow-ups with minimal direction.
Supplemental Information
What We Can Offer You:The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.
Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski AreaFree Transit passEligibility to participate in the City's Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that
welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household.
Visit our for more information.
01
Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
YesNo
02
If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.
03
Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
YesNo
04
If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.
05
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
YesNo
06
If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below.
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Aviation Management, Airport Management, or a related field?
YesNo
08
Are you an FAA licensed pilot?
YesNo
09
Do you have an AAE membership?
YesNo
10
Do you have a valid state driver's license?
YesNo
Required Question