NextGen Student Career Experience Program **

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The mission of the FAA is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Safety is our passion. Quality is our trademark. Integrity is our character. People are our strength. The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center serves as the National Scientific Test Base for the FAA. We have an opportunity for students to become a part of this dynamic industry.

The NextGen Pathways Student Internship Program is for current students who have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and are seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. This program provides students in accredited colleges and universities with paid opportunities to explore Federal careers while completing their education.

The Pathways Program provides a streamlined approach to the recruitment of students and recent graduates for Federal jobs. All vacancies for the FAA Pathways Programs will be posted on https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads and applicants are required to apply online using this same website.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be enrolled in a program that leads to an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.).
• Must meet the minimum age allowed for Federal employment, which is 16, as described in OPM’s regulations on child labor at 5 CFR 551.601.

How to Apply:
For information about the Pathways Internship Program in general, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s Pathways webpage.

For more information about the NextGen Pathways Internship Program offered at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, please contact:
Tiffany Smith,
Student Programs Manager
Human Resource Management Office, ACT-10
Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405
9-ACT-INTERNSHIPS@faa.gov
609-485-8891 (phone)
609-485-8995 (fax)


** AS OF MARCH 2013, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THIS PROGRAM DUE TO THE SEQUESTRATION. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER STUDENT, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEXTGEN VOLUNTEER STUDENT SERVICE PROGRAM (VSSP).