Airport Internship: Bismarck, ND

Airport Internship: Bismarck, ND

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties: Aids the airport manager in administrative and supervisory duties in operations, maintenance, safety, and administrative functions of the airport to assure Airport services are provided in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and policies.

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Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Airport Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

Quote: Wen-Yen (Vincent) Huang - Bismarck Airport Intern:

• "As an intern here at Bismarck Airport, I have been given the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience on all aspects of an Part 139 airport, including Administration, Security (1542), Snow removal, Airport Operations, Airport Maintenance and much more. I have learned beyond what I could have imagined prior to the start of this internship. I have moved all the way from Washington to Bismarck for this internship. Based on the rewarding experiences and opportunities this intern position provides, I have to say I do not regret my decision to come here. This year-long internship gives me the unique opportunity to see how an airport functions in all seasons of the year, whereas most internships are for a semester or a summer. All the staff here are super friendly and willing to teach and help fresh college graduates like myself in getting our foot in the door in the world of airport industry."

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Aids in performance of snow removal operations including safety compliance and documentation. Assists with Inspections of airport facilities such as paved surfaces, buildings, electrical and lighting equipment, and automotive or construction equipment for maintenance and safety discrepancies, and documents findings. Assists airport operations section.
2. Assists the airport security coordinator by monitoring Airport security to assure services are performed as specified by federal regulations and local agreements. Assists management with daily activities of the terminal, ground transportation and parking activities. Assists with coordination of contracts with airport tenants.
3. Assists with preparation of applications for federal and state financial aid for airport expansion or improvements. Coordinates risk management program as relates to commercial and industry claims and coverages and special operating reports with the airport operational manager.
4. Assists with planning, and coordinating activities concerned with federal and nonfederal funded construction and maintenance of airport facilities such as buildings, runways, taxiways, ramps, fuel farm and adjacent areas.
5. Assists with scheduling and coordinating activities of personnel involved in aircraft rescue and fire fighting, repair and maintenance of airport facilities, buildings, and equipment to minimize interruption of airport operations and improve efficiency. AIRPORT INTERN 2
6. Assists with preparation of and update manuals and plans, such as, but not limited to the airport certification manual (FAR Part 139), the airport security program (49 CFR 1542), stormwater management plan, capital improvements plan, airport minimum standards, etc.
7. Coordinates with airport operations manager or airport manager for the handling of customer complaints.
8. Assists with preparation of annual budget in accordance with procedures established by City accounting department. Assists with procedures required for collection and distribution of funds received through Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) (FAR PART 158).
9. Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Must have a Bachelor Degree in Airport Administration or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university or will have completed the degree prior to starting employment.

Special Requirements

• Must meet and maintain qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR 1542 (Unescorted Access Authority).
• Must have a valid driver’s license from a state within the United States.

Desired Qualifications

• Membership in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Pilot License

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of airport operations and management including flightline operations and airport marketing and promotions.
• Knowledge of the federal laws and regulations pertinent to airport operations and management.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of finance and administration.
• Considerable knowledge in computer applications used in airport operations
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the coordination of projects and the resolution of conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skill as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and/or receive work direction.

The physical activities of this position are:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, trees and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance or body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arms(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound with no more than a 40 db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making the fine adjustments on machined parts.

The physical requirements of this position are:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision for this position are:

• MACHINE OPERATORS (including inspection), INSPECTION, CLOSE ASSEMBLY, CLERICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE: This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small parts, operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position are:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, human waste or other body fluids. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other fluids.

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