City and County of Denver · 11 hours ago
Airport Ramp Tower Controller COLLEGE Internship (10 Weeks) – Airport Operations
Denver, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.22/hr - $22.78/hr
0+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking an Airport Ramp Tower Controller intern to join their Airport Operations team. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in aviation while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of Denver International Airport.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create and distribute a daily operational summary for senior leadership by gathering data from various airport systems and compiling it into an email report
Under supervision with a certified trainer, be able to issue basic pushback and taxi instructions to arriving and departing pilots
Monitor and verify the accuracy of ramp tower reference sheets and our quick reference team page, collaborating with team members, airlines, and planning to update information as needed
Through tours and job shadows, be able to generally explain each team in Airport Operations and how they contribute to a safe and seamless travel experience
Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings. At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future
Qualification
Required
Education Requirement: This position is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, higher degree, or up to one year post college graduation
Experience: None
Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
Licensures/Certification(s): None
Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position: 1–2-page resume
Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decisions
Preferred
An interest in pursuing a degree in Airport Operations, Aviation or other related field
An interest in learning about the role the Ramp Tower plays in a pilot's journey to/from DEN
A characteristic of bringing curiosity and energy to a fast-paced, fun environment with creativity and enthusiasm
A characteristic of a willingness to learn new things and embrace challenges
A characteristic to identify potential conflicts, strategically think through solutions, and take action
Attention to Detail: Carefully reviewing information and processes to ensure accuracy and prevent errors
Adaptability: Adjusting quickly to changing situations, priorities, and operational needs
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners to achieve common goals
Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Communication: Clearly and professionally conveying information to team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience
Benefits
Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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