Positions are offered to college students who are pursuing aviation-related careers. The Aviation Department has two management intern positions which are assigned to the Aviation Director's office. The program is intended to provide interns with a broad overview of the Department's operations as well as provide administrative skills needed in aviation management. The individuals selected for these positions rotate throughout the airport, spending approximately two to three months in each area. Further, these individuals attend executive staff meetings and participate in special projects.
Recruitment is conducted on an as-needed basis, as the positions become vacant.
Interested individuals should have a degree in airport management, aviation management, or a closely related field, and have career interest in aviation management. The Aviation Department Training and Employment Program was initiated in October of 1997. Twelve trainee positions were allotted for use by the Aviation Department to benefit the local Nuestro Barrio Community and Enterprise Zone surrounding the airport. Employment and Training specialists of the Human Services Department refer selected candidates for interviews with Aviation. Locating the qualified candidates is achieved by utilizing community-based organizations such as Chicanos Por La Causa, Barrios Unidos, and Phoenix Urban League.