Tech Ops Gateways
START A NEW CAREER AS A TECHNICAL OPERATIONS GATEWAYS INTERN
— PAID INTERNSHIP
Federal Aviation Administration - Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations Gateways Internship Program
The Gateways Internship Program provides students the opportunity to join a diverse team of talented and dedicated technical professionals in the areas of Airway Transportation Specialist (ATSS), EOSH Specialist, Engineers, IT Specialist, Management & Program Analyst, Budget Analyst. Students will receive hands-on, practical work experience and have the opportunity to learn about the national airspace system (NAS). Students will learn about and use safety protocols including Operational Risk Management and use of personal protective equipment. Students will also obtain an in-depth understanding of how the facilities, systems and equipment support the day to-day operations of the NAS. Although our internships are open to all majors:
- Students who have an interest in administrative functions such as management, business, finance or logistics management will be sure to find a fulfilling career as an Administrative and Office Support Student Trainee 399 Intern Series.
- Students who have an interest in engineering, will be sure to find a fulfilling career as an Engineering Student Trainee 899 Intern Series.
- Students who have an interest in computer science, electronics technology, electrical systems, HVAC, or mechanical will be sure to find a fulfilling career as an Airways Transportation Systems Specialist Student Trainee 2199 Intern Series.
- Students who have an interest in computer science, cyber and information technology will be sure to find a fulfilling career as an Information Technology Student Trainee 2299 Intern Series.
Every day, the Federal Aviation Administration provides air traffic service to more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers traveling across the more than 29 million square miles that make up the U.S. national airspace system (NAS). The NAS is a network of both controlled and uncontrolled airspace, both domestic and oceanic. Technical Operations engineers and technicians install, operate, maintain, monitor, and repair more than 74,000 pieces of aviation safety equipment located across all of the United States and outlying U.S. territories. Our radar, data automation, communications, navigational aid, environmental systems, airport lighting, and power systems provide services critical to the success and safety of our national airspace system (NAS). Technical Operations runs a 24/7 non-stop operation that is responsible for safe travel throughout the U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
To apply students will need to create an account on USAJobs. Gateways Program opportunities are advertised through the Federal Aviation Administration page on USAJOBS
Gateways Internship Program Participant Requirements and Benefits
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Live Hiring Events
Register below to meet with a dedicated HR Specialist at an upcoming Technical Operations Gateways Internship Informational Workshop and get help with completing your applications.
- January 17, 2025, 6PM EST
- January 22, 2025, 6PM EST
- January 24, 2025, 6PM EST
- January 29, 2025, 6PM EST
We are currently looking for Student Interns in the following locations:
2199 Series- Airways Transportation Systems Specialist Student Trainee | |
Announcement Date January 6 -31, 2025 | |
City | State |
Anchorage | AK |
Fairbanks | AK |
Fayetteville | AR |
Fort Smith | AR |
Little Rock | AR |
Oakland | CA |
San Diego | CA |
Santa Rosa | CA |
Santee | CA |
Watkins | CO |
New Haven | CT |
Ft. Lauderdale | FL |
Miami | FL |
Orlando | FL |
Tallahassee | FL |
Tampa | FL |
West Palm Beach | FL |
Hampton | GA |
Honolulu | HI |
Bangor | ME |
Belleville | MI |
Flint | MI |
Romulus | MI |
Gulfport | MS |
Jackson | MS |
Meridian | MS |
Weldon Spring | MO |
Fallon | NV |
Merrimack | NH |
Newark | NJ |
Teterboro | NJ |
Westbury | NY |
Oklahoma City | OK |
Eugene | OR |
Klamath Falls | OR |
Medford | OR |
Redmond | OR |
Coraopolis | PA |
Lester | PA |
Memphis | TN |
Houston | TX |
Salt Lake City | UT |
Auburn | WA |
Moses Lake | WA |
Richland | WA |
Spokane | WA |
Barrigada | GU |
399 Series- Administrative and Office Support Student Trainee | |
Announcement Date January 6 -31, 2025 |
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City | State |
Atlantic City | NJ |
899 Series- Engineering Student Trainee |
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Announcement Date January 6 -31, 2025 | |
City | State |
College Park | GA |
Atlantic City | NJ |
Oklahoma City | OK |
Memphis | TN |
2299 Series- Information Technology & Cyber Student Trainee | |
Announcement Date January 6 -31, 2025 |
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City | State |
Oklahoma City | OK |
How to Apply
- Gateways Program opportunities are advertised through the Federal Aviation Administration Page at https://FAA.usajobs.gov/. Filter for Students & Recent Graduate
- You must apply when there is an opened job posting.
- You must create a profile on USAJOBS login.gov or sign in if you have established an ID and Password.
- You must attach your resume and transcript (unofficial or official)
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Tips
- After you log in, create a profile and build your resume in the USA Jobs; update it as appropriate to capture your most recent work experience and/or education completion.
- You may use the filters to define your search criteria; be cautious because the use of filters begins to limit the number of opened job postings you see.
- To find Technical Operations Internships Specialists:
- Access the Federal Internship Portal
- Under Keywords, enter 399, 899, 2199, 2299.
- Click on Search
- The search will generate a list of opened job postings specifically in the 399, 899, 2199, 2299. Transportation series.
- As you review the different job postings, be sure to look for those opportunities with the Federal Aviation Administration