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.
in this role, you will:
* 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 & regulations manual, minimum operating standards.
* reviewing and revising lease agreements, contract documents, rules and regulations, and training programs.
and much more, please see full job description.
* bachelor's degree in aviation management, airport management, or a related field.
* 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.
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