Airport Management Internship Program
Kalamazoo | Battle Creek International Airport - Airport Management Internship Program
Program Overview:
The internship program is a semester-based program designed to give students access to many different areas within the airports organizational structure. The goal is to allow students the opportunity to help identify what he or she would like to specialize in post-graduation. Though the intern can expect to interact with various areas of the airport, they will report to the Assistant Director for Finance & Administration. The intern will learn the needs of an airport in the day-to-day operations dealing with tenants, passengers, and other airport administration. Additionally, the intern will be expected to accurately complete assigned projects and tasks in regard to aviation management. A complete overview of the specific subject areas that will be addressed during the course of the internship will be addressed later in this document. The internship position is also aimed at teaching other skills such as good work ethic, a positive attitude, effective communication, and problem solving. These skills are equally important as understanding the daily administration and operations of the airport. This is a paid internship with an anticipated rate of $15.00/ hour. Paid on a bi-weekly basis
Work Schedule:
The program will take place on a semester basis (fall, winter, summer). Interns will work 16-20 hours per week during weekday hours, based on availability. Hours may be temporarily altered based on special events, weather, or other factors.
Program Outline:
The intern position was created in order to expose students to the many facets of what a career in the aviation industry consists of. The selected intern can expect to be exposed to the following subject areas during the duration of the internship program. Additionally, there are areas within the airport that are not listed that the intern may exposed to throughout their time at AZO. If the intern expresses a particular interest that he or she would like to experience, the airport will do its best efforts to allow them the opportunity to do so. Interns are required to keep notes of their experiences and activities. At the end of their internship, they will use the log to complete a final report.
To see a full breakdown of the program, please click below to download the program guide.
To submit your application to be considered for the position, please make sure to review the requirements, application process and due procedures for uploading your application.
Application Deadline: September 15th, 2023.
Requirements:
- Must be Junior or Senior level status to apply
- Must be a student of the WMU College of Aviation (All Aviation related majors are welcome to apply)
- Must be available to commit 16-20 hours per week on-site (no remote options are available)
Procedures:
To apply for the position, please submit your resume detailing your qualifications, a cover letter explaining why you would be a proven asset to AZO, and two letters of recommendation. Please convert all documents to a .pdf format and save them in the following formats:
- 2023 AZO Internship Resume - Last Name, First Name
- 2023 AZO Internship Cover Letter - Last Name, First Name
- 2023 AZO Internship Recommendation 01 - Last Name, First Name
- 2023 AZO Internship Recommendation 02 - Last Name, First Name
Candidates must submit their completed applications via email to Cadence at: @email by September 15th, 2023 to be considered.