Operations Internship at Norfolk Airport Authority
Norfolk Airport Authority · Norfolk, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Norfolk
Begin a challenging career with the Norfolk Airport Authority, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our mission is to connect our community with the world by safely, reliably, and efficiently operating Norfolk International Airport.
Job Title: OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP
Shift Schedule: The selected intern will work anywhere between 15-25 hours a week. The preferred candidate will be available to intern for the 2025 Fall semester. (September 22 – October 31, 2025)
Starting Rate: $16.00 PER HOUR
CLOSING DATE: 4:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:
- College/University transcript
- Resume
- Personal Statement
ABOUT US: Norfolk International Airport is the aviation gateway to Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks. It has enjoyed three consecutive years of record traffic, including nearly 4.9 million passengers in 2024. Its nine commercial airlines offer nonstop service to more than 40 cities coast to coast. Our vision is that every team member has a stake in bringing our “Stronger Together, Let’s Fly” brand to life for every passenger and fellow employee. We have a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment that supports our values of professionalism, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, excellence (P.R.I.D.E.) as outlined in our Strategic Plan.
OUR MISSION: The mission of Norfolk Airport Authority is to connect our community with the world by safely, reliably, and efficiently operating Norfolk International Airport.
We are seeking a creative and motivated Operations Intern to join our team. The Norfolk Airport Authority internship will expose the student to the Authority’s operations department, as well as all other functions under, and related to, the operations of the Authority. The intern will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.
TASK ASSIGNMENT:
- Perform orientation of the Airport Authority’s “culture of safety.”
- Acquire full understanding and applicability of safety processes and procedures used by the Airport Authority.
- Assist in the revision and development of the airport operations and communications policies and procedures.
- Prepare summaries of key metrics and inspection data in operations.
- Provide project management support for the implementation of operations projects and initiatives across the Authority.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Majoring in Aviation Management, Aviation Operations, or a related field.
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Submission of college/university transcripts, resume, and personal statement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the Norfolk Airport Authority (NAA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
“No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!”
DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All Norfolk Airport Authority (NAA) employees are at-will under Virginia law and NAA personnel policies.
Contact the Human Resources Department at 757-857-3405 for assistance.
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