INT004.Intern General Aviation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of an assigned General Aviation (GA) employee, the GA Intern provides temporary project, analytical, administrative, and field support across the Aviation Authority’s general aviation airport system. The internship offers structured exposure to airport operations and maintenance, capital projects and planning, business administration, tenant coordination, and performance reporting at Tampa Executive Airport (VDF), Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF), Plant City Airport (PCM), and assigned GA areas at Tampa International Airport. Work is developmental and is performed under appropriate supervision.

COMPENSATION: $25.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Participates in a structured rotation covering GA operations, maintenance, capital projects, business administration, planning, and tenant services; assists with supervised site visits, inventories, observations, and condition documentation.

·         Collects, organizes, validates, and analyzes operational, utility, financial, work-order, project, and customer-service data; prepares summaries, dashboards, charts, and presentations.

·         Supports project and administrative coordination by maintaining trackers, action-item logs, meeting notes, schedules, photographs, records, correspondence, procedures, and briefing materials.

·         Conducts research and benchmarking on airport-industry practices, regulatory topics, technology, sustainability, and operational improvements; clearly distinguishes verified findings from assumptions.

·         Assists with tenant and stakeholder communications, meetings, surveys, special events, and follow-up activities while maintaining professional customer service.

·         Completes an assigned capstone or process-improvement project and presents findings and recommendations to GA leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

·         Complies with all safety, security, badging, escort, driving, confidentiality, and records requirements applicable to each assignment and airport location.

·         Performs work only within assigned authority. The intern does not independently direct airport operations, conduct regulatory inspections, approve work, commit funds, issue official determinations, or perform safety-critical or security-sensitive duties without qualified supervision and authorization.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Learning Agility: Quickly picks up new information, tools, and processes, and applies feedback.
• Quality of Work: Produces accurate, thorough, and reliable work.
• Time Management: Manages workload, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.
• Communication: Asks clarifying questions, gives clear updates, and listens well.
• Professionalism: Is punctual, dependable, and respectful of colleagues.
• Accountability: Owns mistakes, follows through on commitments, and closes loops.
• Technical Focus: Applies technical knowledge and skills gained through coursework and hands-on work.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

• Currently enrolled in, or graduated within the previous 12 months from, an accredited college or university program in aviation or airport management, business or public administration, engineering, construction management, planning, data analytics, communications, or a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and, if currently enrolled, maintain good academic standing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to successfully complete all employment screening and obtain and maintain any airport identification media or access authorization required for assigned duties.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License when operation of an Authority vehicle is required for the assignment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the internship.

REQUIRED FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and currently registered in, or a recent graduate of, a college, university, or trade school.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge: Basic principles of business, public administration, aviation, project coordination, research, data management, or a related academic discipline; standard office practices; and professional workplace conduct.
• Skills: Written and verbal communication; research; data entry and analysis; spreadsheet and presentation development; organization; recordkeeping; customer service; and attention to detail.
• Abilities: Follow instructions and established procedures; learn airport terminology and processes; manage multiple assignments; exercise sound judgment; protect confidential information; work effectively with diverse teams; and communicate when information is incomplete or requires verification.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

·         Frequent standing and walking

·         Sitting up to 6 hours per day

·         Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

·         Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and dragging

·         Continuous typing and computer use

·         Occasional driving and travel among Authority airport locations

·         Ability to work in office, terminal, hangar, maintenance, construction, and airfield environments

·         Ability to use required personal protective equipment

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.