Summer Intern, LGA Maintenance
About The Position
About the Internship The LGA Airport Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining LaGuardia Airport's physical plant and upholding compliance with all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. LGA Maintenance is responsible for coordinating with other airport, aviation, and Port Authority units to achieve agency goals and provide exemplary customer experience. The intern will learn and experience what goes into maintaining a world-class airport, from budgetary process, contract management, project oversight, to operational readiness.
Requirements
- Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
- Major in Airport Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
- Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple high-priority, long-term projects simultaneously
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with data visualization
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, Microsoft Power BI
- Interest in public service and/or transportation
- Willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of budget preparation and submission for LGA's six (6) Maintenance units; including but not limited to budget entry, participation in individual unit meetings as well as meetings with the Aviation Finance team and General Manager's Office, creation of cost benefits analysis and data visualizations, etc.
- Conduct field survey utilizing handheld GPS device for asset management data entry and visualization in ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps
- Lead project to develop automated contract tracker that integrates existing software. Survey Maintenance staff for business needs and develop project plan.
- Assist with updating airport's Snow and Ice Control Plan to support winter weather snow removal activities.
- Assist with other ad hoc priority projects
Benefits
- Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
- Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
- Facility Tours
- Career Panels
- Social/Networking Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
