Airport Operations Intern

Milwaukee County • Milwaukee, WI

14h • $14 - $21

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.
MKE’s Airport Operations Internship Program provides a college student or recent graduate up to five hundred (500) hours of exposure to a variety of airport job duties with primary emphasis on airport operations as well as exposure to emergency management and airport security. The internship program seeks to educate the individual through practical experience working at a medium-hub commercial service airport. The internship program provides the airport with the benefits associated with employing a college student or recent graduate with a fresh perspective.

Requirements

• Current resident of United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
• Must undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for unescorted access to secured areas of the airport
• A high level of customer service skills is needed to perform the duties involved with this job.
• The ability to lift/carry and push/pull up 20 LBS.
• Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write routine reports, correspondence, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups.
• Establish, organize, and maintain files; document management; and database searches.
• Work effectively and harmoniously with internal and external groups.
• The incumbent must establish residency in Wisconsin within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency throughout their incumbency.

Nice To Haves

• Students who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a program specializing in aviation management, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day duties of Airport Operations: Answer phone calls and radio calls, dispatch the Airport Fire Department (ARFF) and Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to emergencies around the airport, create work orders when necessary, and assist with any other duties deemed necessary by Airport Operations management.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day ACE tours: The airport hosts internship opportunities for high school students over the summer. You will help the ACE intern get exposure to this department’s daily operation.
• Airfield Coordination and Regulatory Compliance: Understand the Airport’s Part 139 Self-Inspection Program. Gain exposure to operating in the movement area of an airport.
• Airport Security and Regulatory Compliance: Understand and gain exposure to 49 CFR Part 1542 – Airport Security. Gain experience in how the airport handles its access control system, security checkpoints, and airfield security.
• Assist in creating an Airport Operations webpage: Assist in the creation and design of an Airport Operations webpage on the Airport’s website.
• Assist with Honor Flights: Assist the department with coordination and planning of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flights. War veterans and their sponsors fly out in the morning, visit Washington, D.C. for the day, and return to MKE at night. Much of the coordination is in preparation for the welcome-home ceremony.
• Review and audit Alert 4 Incident Reports: Review and audit entries created to record medical emergencies, hazardous materials spills, fire alarms, suspicious odors, and Airport Fire Department (ARFF) responses. You will work closely with the Safety Specialist to ensure inclusion into the Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program.
• Assist in developing Everbridge emergency notification templates: Assist in developing improved and more detailed templates for the airport’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) software Everbridge.
• Basic overview of USDA Wildlife Management: Gain exposure and understand how the airport’s USDA personnel mitigate and control wildlife hazards around the airport.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED