Internship MDT Aviation

State of Montana•West Yellowstone, MT

12d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

MDT Internship Program provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of problem solving, innovation and teamwork. Interns engage in Montana's transportation projects that have a direct impact on Montana's traveling public! Interns will collaborate with area experts and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Our internships focus on training and integrating the interns into our current workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana who are all providing a vital role to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely. The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Summer Aviation Management Internship position. All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. If applicant is not currently enrolled in a College, University or Tech School the application will not be considered for a position. One intern will be hired from this posting. Interns will work at the West Yellowstone Airport. Interns do not receive benefits such as paid holidays, medical coverage, earned vacation, or sick leave. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week during the summer. Please check out the following link to view the 2025 MDT Intern experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liiV0V6N2nM Pay is determined by credit hours earned by the end of Spring semester 2025: 60-90 credit hours = $21.46 91+ credit hours = $22.25 Summer duties to be performed: 50% Airport Operations and Maintenance 50% Airport Administrative Intern will be exposed to: Assist the Airport Manager with various Administrative Tasks Tenant Relations 14 CFR Part 139 Requirements- Certification of Airports Ground Vehicle Pedestrian Training Assist Operations Specialists with various maintenance tasks Self-inspections NOTAM reporting Airfield and facilities maintenance 49 CFR Part 1542- Airport Security Sections that intern will be rotating through: Airport Management Airport Operations Airfield Maintenance Business and Properties Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Student must be currently enrolled in College, University, or Tech School. Undergraduate applicants need to be at least entering junior year or have completed at least 60 credit hours. If an applicant is enrolled in a Tech School (2-year program) the credit minimum is 30 credits hours. Knowledge and skills required for this job will come from college level course work in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or similar aviation concentration. The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace. Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Requirements

All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. If applicant is not currently enrolled in a College, University or Tech School the application will not be considered for a position.
Student must be currently enrolled in College, University, or Tech School.
Undergraduate applicants need to be at least entering junior year or have completed at least 60 credit hours.
If an applicant is enrolled in a Tech School (2-year program) the credit minimum is 30 credits hours.
Knowledge and skills required for this job will come from college level course work in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or similar aviation concentration.