This is a highly structured and selective internship program designed to give the incumbent experience in all facets of airport management including: Operations, Planning, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Security, Maintenance, and Administration. Work will include a combination of daily operational duties, rigorous training, emergency response, and comprehensive project work. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend a A.A.A.E Conference and begin networking with other Aviation Professionals. This internship is one of the best opportunities available to kickstart your career in Aviation. During your time at GPIA as an intern, you will have ability to earn five different certifications:
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting - Basic 40 Hour Course
Emergency Medical Response – Basic 40 Hour Course
Airport Certified Employee – Operations
Airport Certified Employee – Planning and Environmental
American Association of Airport Executives – Credentialed Member (C.M)
Successful applicants will have a strong passion for Aviation, and specifically, Airport Management. Applicants will also be strongly driven individuals with the capacity for a high workload. The internship consists of a 40-hour work week and overtime as required (weekends, holidays, nights, etc. if necessary). Beyond the job, applicants are expected to prepare for their certifications between all of this. Candidates should be highly motivated in pursuing airport management as a career field.
The GPIA internship boasts a 100% job placement rate in the airport industry.
Requirements:
Incumbents must be able to pass a federal background check and security threat assessment, have and maintain a valid driver license, and pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
Candidates should be highly motivated in pursuing airport management as a career field.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possess a High School Diploma
Possess a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, aeronautical science, or a closely related field; or current enrollment in such program
Serving through its Board and high-quality, professional staff, it is the continuing goal of FMAA to provide a proficient and welcoming airport environment – safely, efficiently, professionally, continuously.
Flathead Municipal Airport Authority (FMAA) is the owner and operator of Glacier Park International Airport. FMAA’s Board of Directors is composed of seven members, each appointed by the Flathead County Commissioners. The Airport Authority functions as an independent public agency and is responsible for numerous responsibilities: immediate and long-range maintenance of the airport premises, management of finances and budgeting, hiring and long-term planning. In addition, FMAA governs all routine aspects of management of the airport facilities, including the terminal building, grounds, and airfield. Aircraft operations, concessions, air traffic control, and security checkpoint operations are all conducted by other organizations.
Under direction of the Board, the airport functions much like a small city. FMAA employs an airport director along with a deputy and administrative staff, IT, finance and development staff, fire and police departments, an experienced, well-trai...ned maintenance wing. Serving together, each of the departments manage critical and specific operations. The fire department provides fire suppression and emergency medical services and is simultaneously responsible for the regular, rigorous inspection of the airfield. Airport police provide general security of airport grounds (excluding duties reserved to TSA and Customs), while the Maintenance staff is responsible for upkeep of the airport’s buildings, grounds, and vehicles. Many crucial tasks fall to them, including runway maintenance, snow removal and other tasks essential to airport safety. FMAA currently employs a staff of thirty-five dedicated airport professionals. A one-year Airport Operations internship is available for those pursuing a career in the airport management profession.
FMAA also contracts for services critical to airport auxiliary operations (car rentals, parking, amenities, ground transportation, etc.). Finally, and perhaps its most important non-safety role, the Authority oversees upgrades or expansions to the airport. Through review and implementation of the Airport Master Plan, it is their task to prepare for the airport’s future.
