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Summer Intern, EWR Airside Operations

AT The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Summer Intern, EWR Airside Operations

Newark, NJ

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation Department operates Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through its Operations Division in partnership with various Line Departments. EWR serves as an international gateway for both passengers and cargo with over 420,000 flight operations and 48 million travelers per year. The Aeronautical Operations Unit's primary focus is to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations and to ensure employees, equipment and aircraft are operating safely and as efficiently as possible on the airfield. With ongoing construction to expand and enhance the airport, Aeronautical Operations works closely with Project Management, Construction Engineers, Federal partners, and airline stakeholders to ensure construction activities can occur concurrently and safely with normal airport operations. As a summer intern with the Aeronautical Operations Unit, you will gain an understanding of the FAA regulations an airport must operate under, the extent of stakeholder engagement to operate an airport safely and efficiently and develop critical thinking skills to coordinate scheduled maintenance/construction and address unplanned airfield conditions.

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Responsibilities

  • Create an aircraft and airside parking billing and reconciliation program
  • Produce standard operating procedures and training documentation to ensure operational continuity
  • Create spreadsheets and graphs to trend safety incidents and airfield deficiencies
  • Investigate technologies to enhance training techniques and programs
  • Assist management with day-to-day operations of the facility, including airfield condition surveys, construction management, stakeholder engagement, site risk assessments, SharePoint site development, and emergency response

Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
  • Major in Aviation, Aeronautical Sciences, Aircraft Operations, or related field
  • Rising junior or senior

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational capability, problem-solving, critical thinking mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Internship Details

  • The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025
  • This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
  • The format is expected to be in-person

Selection Process

  • Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
  • If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
  • Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

  • The hourly rate range is $17.63 to $27.21 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
  • 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

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, NJ, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-15328631
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program