Airport Management Intern

Riverside Municipal Airport, a department of the City of Riverside, is accepting applications for unpaid, part-time interns for Summer 2026 from eligible undergraduate students enrolled in college programs with a concentration in Aviation Management.

The Intern will put into practice the knowledge and skills s/he has learned throughout his/her academic pursuits. Under direct supervision of a City employee, the Intern will perform a variety of aviation/airport related duties, to include both Airport Administration and Operations/Maintenance.

Reports to

• The Airport Manager

Examples of Duties

• FAA/DOT Grant Management
• Real Property Management
• Leases
• Airport Capital Improvement Programs/Planning
• Airfield Management, Functions of Airport Administration and Operations
• Tenant & Customer Relations

Ability to

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Complete assignments on time and accurately
• Apply problem-solving and structured thinking skills and in performance of duties
• Work independently and within a diverse and collaborative environment

Desired Qualifications

• Current college student enrolled in a four-year program of study in aviation or a related area; Junior-level of higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess ACE (Airport Certified Employee) - Operations through the American Association of Airport Executives
• Possess CM (Certified Member) through the American Association of Airport Executives
• Private Pilot Certificate

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the department with the posted internship opportunity. Please be prepared to bring a copy of your resume, reference list and unofficial transcripts, should you be invited to interview.

If selected, a condition of the unpaid intern assignment will be to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to the start date.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability recruiting accommodation in the assessment process to contract the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the

assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.