FAA Gateways Internship Program (Student)

Federal Aviation Administration • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary internship is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Gateways Internship Program and is expected to begin May 30, 2027. The appointment is not to exceed August 7, 2027, with the possibility of extension or a new temporary appointment at management’s discretion if organizational needs continue and the intern remains eligible. Interns must sign a written Gateways Internship Agreement describing expectations such as duties, appointment length, work schedule, training, and mentorship. Promotion is not permitted during the temporary appointment. Although conversion is not guaranteed, an intern may be converted to a permanent excepted-service position without further competition after completing the educational program, at least 480 hours of career-related work, required training, mentorship, and other participant-agreement requirements.

The FAA Student Trainee supports the assigned office’s mission and operations through developmental assignments that provide practical experience, build professional skills, and prepare the student for increasingly complex responsibilities. Interns may work with FAA professionals in disciplines such as aviation safety, engineering, information technology, mathematics, business, finance, economics, human resources, and policy. Assignments help interns understand how these disciplines contribute to the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System, support the aviation industry, and advance the FAA’s mission.

Applicants must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at least half-time in a qualifying educational institution and meet the program’s student eligibility requirements at appointment and throughout the internship. The internship requires reporting to a designated onsite location. Positions may be located in FAA regional offices, centers, or headquarters. Housing is the applicant’s responsibility. Work schedules are determined by management and will not be available until after appointment and onboarding.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be enrolled full time or at least half time in an accredited educational institution; enrollment status is defined by the educational institution.
• For the FV-C (FG/GS-3/4) level, must have completed one full academic year of post-high-school study.
• For the FV-D (FG/GS-5/9) level, must have completed four academic years of post-high-school study leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must pursue a degree or equivalent qualifying educational credential and meet the positive education requirement.
• Must submit official or unofficial transcripts with the application; official transcripts are required before a final offer or appointment as specified in the announcement.
• Must provide proof of continued enrollment to the Gateways Program Coordinator before appointment and after each quarter or semester, as applicable; certificate-program students must provide biannual progress documentation.
• Must meet the definition of a student at appointment and throughout the appointment and satisfy applicable program and participant-agreement requirements.
• Must register with the Selective Service or have an approved exemption if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must meet applicable qualification, security, medical, and other position-specific requirements.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine suitability for federal employment.
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• Must report to the designated onsite location.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and time-management abilities, and the ability to collaborate and manage multiple priorities.
• Must submit required documentation verifying educational qualifications; schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, with evaluation results included with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in public service and contributing to the safety, efficiency, and advancement of the nation’s aviation system.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, collaborate with others, and apply academic knowledge to support organizational goals and improve government operations.
• Academic study in a field relevant to the assigned office’s work.
• Interest in learning about FAA programs and operations and supporting the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist FAA professionals with administrative, analytical, research, and program-support activities related to the assigned office’s mission.
• Gather, review, organize, and analyze information to support projects, program activities, and operational needs.
• Assist with preparing reports, briefings, presentations, correspondence, meeting materials, and other documents for staff and leadership.
• Support coordination, tracking, and monitoring of projects, assignments, and program activities.
• Participate in team meetings, special projects, and developmental activities to learn about FAA operations and the National Airspace System.
• Perform other related trainee assignments that apply academic knowledge, develop professional competencies, and contribute to the FAA’s mission.

Benefits

• Federal employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed