Airport Engineer jobs in Madison, WI

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), Madison, WI. One (1) year, full-time, professional internship with exposure to airport, security, andbadging.

MSN is classified as a small-hub airport that accommodates over 2 million passengers annually.

Major objective will be to provide the intern with the technical and professional experiences through the completion of a well-planned and supervised internship program. Provide exposure to, and experience within, the actual work environment of the airport badging office. Specifically, this is a one (1) year, full-time, professional internship with exposure to airport security and badging. Some shift work will be required.

Qualified candidates will be recent graduates of an airport management, criminal justice or public administration degree field or equivalent, the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and carry out assignments as directed. Aviation related experience and/or operational knowledge and understanding of 14 Code of Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars preferred. Some shift work will be required. Most recent college transcripts should be submitted with resume and cover letter.

Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Work in environment with exposure to aircraft, automobile and construction noise, dust and exhaust fumes.                       Must be able to pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history records check (CHRC).

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check, which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills is necessary. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Work in office environment with occasional exposure to aircraft, automobile and construction noise, dust and exhaust fumes. Ability to work outside in inclement weather.

Security  related experience and/or operational knowledge and understanding of 14 Code of Regulations (CFR) Part 1542 Airport Security, preferred.