Airport Operations Intern Winter-Seasonal - Full-time / Part-time

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/11068/jobpostings/image/20250912113812_Airport Operations Intern 1 (1).png" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"/divLaunch your career in airport operations at the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)!brbrThis 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 ARFF/Operations team to gainnbsp;stronghands-on experience in all aspects of airport operations/strong at a commercial service airport.brbrdiv data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/11068/jobpostings/image/20250912114429_Airport Op Intern 2.png" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"/divbrstrongCity of Durango’s Trail to Excellence/strongbrThe City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.brbrAt the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the a href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1409/Mission-Vision-Values" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1409/Mission-Vision-Values" aria-label="city’s mission - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.durangoco.gov/1409/mission-vision-values$city’smission"city’s mission/a of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the a href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1604/2024-Strategic-Plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1604/2024-Strategic-Plan" aria-label="city’s strategic plan - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.durangoco.gov/1604/2024-strategic-plan$city’sstrategicplan"city’s strategic plan/a.brbrAs a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:ulli style="font-weight: bold;"strongYour ideas help shape citywide improvements./strong/lili style="font-weight: bold;"strongThe work you do ties directly into measurable goals./strong/lili style="font-weight: bold;"strongYou'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results./strong/li/ulWe're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve./ph2Position Duties/h2pundefinedstrongemnbsp;In This Role, You Will Assist the Airport Operations Manager with the Following:/em/strong/undefinedulliundefinedConducting inspections of airfields, perimeters, security areas, fuel farms, parking lots, and other facilities to ensure compliance with airport regulations./undefined/liliundefinedParticipating in snow removal, general grounds maintenance, and wildlife hazard management./undefined/liliundefinedEnforcing regulations around secured areas, issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as necessary./undefined/liliundefinedAssisting with access control, SIDA badge issuance, and TSA compliance activities.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedAssisting with public relations and construction amp; planning projects./undefined/liliundefinedPreparing and maintaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documentation and other documents as assigned, including the Airport Certificationnbsp;/undefinedundefinedManual, Rules and Regulations Manual, Minimum Operating Standards./undefined/liliundefinedReviewing and revising contract documents, rules and regulations, and training programs./undefined/liliundefinedSupervising ground transportation activities./undefined/liliundefinedPlanning and executing special events.br/undefined/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pundefinedstrongemYou Have:nbsp;/em/strongbr id="isPasted"/undefinedulliundefinedA bachelor’s degree in aviation management, airport management, or a related field./undefined/liliundefinedA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot’s license (preferred)./undefined/liliundefinedMembership in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) (preferred)./undefined/liliundefinedA valid state driver’s license./undefined/li/ulundefinedstrongemYou Will Succeed in This Role If You:/em/strongbr id="isPasted"/undefinedulliundefinedKnow FAA Part 139 and Part 77 regulations, TSA Part 1542 security requirements, and other applicable state, federal, and local laws for operating a commercial air carrier airport./undefined/liliundefinedUnderstand airport lighting systems, radio navigational aids, and runway approaches./undefined/liliundefinedCommunicate clearly and effectively over two-way radio equipment with aircraft and the FAA, using proper terminology./undefined/liliundefinedStay organized, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through with minimal supervision.br/undefined/li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pundefinedstrongemWhat We Can Offer You:/em/strong The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.br id="isPasted"/undefinedulliundefinedFree pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area/undefined/liliundefinedFree Transit pass/undefined/liliundefinedEligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewardsbr/undefined/li/ulp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;" id="isPasted"a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/classspecs/1587800" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/classspecs/1587800"strongTo view the full job description, click here./strong/a/pundefinedbr/undefined/p