Gateways Internship Program - Student Trainee

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services, AJV. Mission Support Services provides administration of shared technical and program services which promote standardization of processes to support efficiency and effectiveness in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Multiple vacancies may be filled anywhere within Mission Support Services.

Qualifications:

FV-C: To qualify the applicant must have completed one (1) full academic year of post-high school study. You must also be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half time basis as defined by the institution.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Eligibility Requirement: Currently pursuing a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

For additional information on the qualification standards, reference the Office of Personnel Management Individual Occupational Requirements @ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-and-architecture-student-trainee-series-0899/

Appointment Type:Internship appointments are temporary in nature. Interns may be appointed at any time during the year.

Length of Appointment: The duration of the intern’s appointment is dependent upon the length of time it takes the intern to successfully complete the educational program (awarding of diploma, certificate, or degree), attainment of the minimum of 640 hours of career-related work experience, required training, mentorship, and other requirements IAW the intern’s participant agreement.

Participant Agreement: All participants may be asked sign a written Internship Agreement with the FAA that clearly identifies expectations of the appointment, such as duties, length of appointment, work schedule, training, mentorship, etc.

Conversion to Permanent Appointment: Although it is not guaranteed, an intern may be converted from the Internship Program to a permanent appointment without further competition. Conversion must occur within 120 days after successful completion of the educational program (awarding of diploma, certificate, or degree), completion of a minimum of 640 hours of career-related work experience, required training, mentorship, and other requirements in accordance with the intern’s participant agreement.

Termination: Participation in this program may be terminated at any time.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the applicant.

Education: This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME