Philadelphia International Airport is the 19th busiest airport in the world and is undergoing a major expansion of its airfield and passenger facilities. Learn more about the DOA and PHL at www.phl.org. The Philadelphia airport is a dynamic place to work. It is the only major airport serving the 6th largest metropolitan area in the United States and is one of the busiest airports in the country, proudly serving over 32,900,000 passengers annually.  The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Airport (PNE), PHL's general aviation reliever airport, are an enterprise fund of the City of Philadelphia, and completely self-sustaining.

Twenty-five airlines, including all major domestic carriers, offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 140 destinations worldwide. Located 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible and convenient to many tourist sites, business centers, and cultural hubs. The Airport is self-sustaining and uses no local tax dollars.  PHL is one of the largest economic engines in the region, generating $16.8 billion to the economy and accounting for 106,000 full-time jobs annually.

Our Mission: Proudly connecting Philadelphia with the world

Our Vision: World-class global gateway of choice

Our Values:   

• People First - Our employees, stakeholders and passengers
• Respect - To ourselves, our customers and our environment
• Integrity - We hold ourselves responsible for what we do, say and think
• Diversity – Purposefully Inclusive and accepting of all
• Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, innovation, and efficiency 

The Division of Aviation’s (DOA) Summer Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate college students to learn about and contribute to a city department that manages operations for an airport serving the nation’s 6th largest metropolitan area. The program hosts the best and brightest from around the country, exposing the rising generation of workforce to careers in aviation.

DOA’s Summer Internship Program consists of three main components:

• Project-based learning:  Develop aptitude by completing substantive work assignments that accomplish objectives set by supervisor(s)
• Professional Training & Development: DOA staff, consultants, guest speakers and leaders in aviation cover a variety of topics, including: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Training, Personal Branding, Financial Literacy, Public Speaking, etc.
• The Future of Work in Aviation: Through partnerships with internal & external partners, interns will be exposed to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and STEM careers on jobs of the present and future, while also learning about skillsets necessary to become viable candidates for those opportunities

There will also be occasional group outings to locations throughout the Philadelphia area (I.e. City Hall, City Council Chambers, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, etc.)

DOA selects applicants with wide-ranging areas of study from high schools throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Interns will support a variety of DOA departments, including: Executive Offices, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Finance, Properties, Information Technology (IT), Law, Government Affairs, Environmental Services, and Facilities/Maintenance.

We believe the opportunity for interns to experience DOA as a potential employer is a vital component of the program. Interns will have the chance to build rapport with DOA employees, participate in community events and join activities focused on aviation.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and analysis
• Drafting presentations, reports, and press releases
• Policy Review
• Financial Analysis
• Program Planning & Improvement
• Organizational and Administrative Support
• Special Projects

Education and Experience

• Potential applicants must be current undergraduate students who will complete their freshman/first year of studies prior to June 2020.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to conduct research
• Adept critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Applicants must submit all parts of the application (as detailed below) by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, February 21, 2020. The applicant’s resume, one (1) letter of recommendation, and latest transcript should be included. All materials must be sent electronically (hard copy will not be considered). 

The application consists of the following items:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• (1) Letter of Recommendation
• Latest Transcript
   

Upon receipt of your application materials, we will contact you to describe the remaining selection process. Selected applicants will participate in an interview process with the Department of Aviation between March 2nd - 27th, 2020. Candidates selected to participate in the program will receive an internship offer the week of March 30th – April 3rd, 2020. They will then have 7 days to accept or decline the offer.

Any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this program can be sent to [email protected].

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx