Intern, Aviation Security

Description

About the Internship

The Aviation Security Central Office Unit is responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and compliance of aviation security programs across all Port Authority airports. The unit plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness of security operations and supports the consistent implementation of best practices to safeguard our passengers, employees, and airport facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor and track in-line baggage and CCTV Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) invoices to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Prepare and submit monthly revenue accruals to the Comptrollers Department which includes the review and processing of invoices
• Assist in the preparation of the multi-million and year Aviation Security budget
• Provide support in the planning and coordination of annual security training courses
• Compose PowerPoint presentations on Airport ID Card data processing times
• Compose detailed meeting minutes for various security meetings
• Conduct research of TSA security regulations and industry best practices.
• Perform additional tasks as requested to include white papers, Power Point presentations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship
• Major in Aviation management, Criminal Justice, Security, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to draft/edit documents to include bulletins, white papers, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and communication skills

Internship Details

• The start date is expected to be in September or October

• This internship will require a minimum of 20 hours per week, but can go up to 36.25 hours per week

• The format is expected to be primarily in-person, but some remote days may be possible

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events