Senior Undergraduate Intern

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The selected applicant will spend the Spring semester at the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics office in downtown Oklahoma City. The intern will enhance their knowledge of state aviation by assisting the Airport Division with airport inspections, pavement inspections, statewide system planning, and airport projects as needed. There may also be opportunities to participate in aero education, Advanced Air Mobility (Drones), outreach and advocacy, and special events. The intern must be able to work 15–20 hours per week during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applicants who can devote at least one full day (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to working at ODAA are preferred. The role requires transportation to and from the downtown Oklahoma City office and the ability to work effectively both in an office setting and in the field.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the office 15–20 hours per week during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Must provide their own transportation to and from ODAA’s office in downtown Oklahoma City.
Must be able to complete tasks effectively in both office and field settings.
Must communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person.
Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others.
Must demonstrate the ability to work on projects with minimal supervision.
Must have knowledge of general administrative tasks and be able to operate a personal computer with Microsoft Office programs, and organize, compile, and accurately record information.
Must have an overall retention GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Must have a major (Aviation) retention GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Must be a junior or senior enrolled in an undergraduate aviation-related degree program.
Required application materials: cover letter, resume, and official transcript(s).

Nice To Haves

Ability to devote at least one full day (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to working at ODAA.

Responsibilities

Assist the Airport Division with airport inspections.
Assist with pavement inspections.
Assist with statewide system planning.
Assist with airport projects as needed.
Potentially participate in aero education, Advanced Air Mobility (Drones), outreach and advocacy, and special events.
Perform general administrative tasks, including organizing, compiling, and accurately recording information.