Airport Operations Trainee

$2500 hiring bonus! Starting salary is $57,268. with rapid advancement.

The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is seeking entry level aviation operations and management graduates. No experience necessary! Join a team dedicated to serving millions of passengers per year at a major hub airport. Gain one of a kind Airport experience and start your career with rapid advancement and room for growth.

Apply today! Please submit a copy of your official bachelor’s degree transcript with your application or by email.

This is administrative and operational work at the trainee level, on an assigned shift at a large hub international airport, performing assignments designed to further develop the management skills required to perform a variety of airport management activities. Employees in this class participate in monitoring airfield, terminal, landside operations, security, safety, ground transportation, and other activities related to the welfare of passengers, airlines, tenants and the general public. Assignments vary in nature and increase in difficulty with the objective of the employee advancing to higher-level airport administrative positions. This is shift work and employees are required to work weekends and holidays. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code Exempt

Application Procedures

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Ivana Chambers-Bennett Human Resource Professional 1 City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources 1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102

P: 215-686-0874 F: 215-686-0861 [email protected]

2. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected]

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
Please submit a copy of your official bachelor’s degree transcript with your application as an attachment or by email.

Option 1

• EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university with major course work in aviation management, flight management, commercial aviation, homeland security, criminal justice, or a related field.

Option 2

• EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• EXPERIENCE: Completion of an internship with the Philadelphia Department of Aviation.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 90 days after appointment, and during tenure of employment as an Airport Operations Trainee, if required by work assignment.
Must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement at the time of application.

Projected Exam Date

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of February 12, 2025.

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