Airport Operations Trainee
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Announcement DetailsExam Announcement Details Exam Title Airport Operations Trainee Exam Number 2P01-20230710-OC-00 Salary $57,268 per year Certification Rule Rule of List Competition Open-Competitive DepartmentAnnouncement Date 01/06/2025 Close Date 01/19/2025 General Definition $2500 hiring bonus! Starting salary is $57,268. with rapid advancement.The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is seeking entry level aviation operations and management graduates. No experience necessary! Join a team dedicated to serving millions of passengers per year at a major hub airport. Gain one of a kind Airport experience and start your career with rapid advancement and room for growth. Apply today! Please submit a copy of your official bachelor's degree transcript with your application or by email.This is administrative and operational work at the trainee level, on an assigned shift at a large hub international airport, performing assignments designed to further develop the management skills required to perform a variety of airport management activities. Employees in this class participate in monitoring airfield, terminal, landside operations, security, safety, ground transportation, and other activities related to the welfare of passengers, airlines, tenants and the general public. Assignments vary in nature and increase in difficulty with the objective of the employee advancing to higher-level airport administrative positions. This is shift work and employees are required to work weekends and holidays. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187 FLSA Code Exempt Application Procedures CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATIONThank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity isIvana Chambers-BennettHuman Resource Professional 1City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102P: 215-###-####F: 215-###-####...@phila.gov4. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-###-#### or email ...@phila.govMinimum Requirements Minimum Training, Education & Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications. Please submit a copy of your official bachelor's degree transcript with your application as an attachment or by email.Option 1:1. EDUCATION:Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university with major course work in aviation management, flight management, commercial aviation, homeland security, criminal justice, or a related field.OROption 2:1. EDUCATION:Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.AND2. EXPERIENCE:Completion of an internship with the Philadelphia Department of Aviation.Physical & Medical Requirements Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.Required Licenses & Certifications Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 90 days after appointment, and during tenure of employment as an Airport Operations Trainee, if required by work assignment.Must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance.Other Requirements TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTSCandidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.If you have ever submitted a paper transcript for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another documentOption 1 - Upload a paperless transcript - One time only!You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript - Separate document required for each applicationIf you submit a paper copy of a transcript, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materialsIvana Chambers-BennettHuman Resource Professional 1City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102Equivalency Statement(s)Application Details Notes to Applicants As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What We Offer:Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongsBenefits - We care about your well beingThe City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.Learn more here: The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-###-#### or send an email to ...@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelationsThe City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-###-####. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-###-#### or by email at ...@phila.govALL Applications must be received by the end of business on January 19, 2025.Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this applicationAll correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correctIf you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add ...@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-###-#### or email ...@phila.gov if you have any questions.Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:www.facebook.com/PhilaOHRwww.twitter.com/PhilaOHRwww.youtube.com/@PhilaOHRwww.linkedin.com/showcase/philahrHiring Bonus - Employees are eligible for a lump sum hiring bonus of $2500. The bonus will be paid in two parts: $1000 after the employee has completed three months of satisfactory full-time probationary employment and $1500 after the employee has completed twelve months of satisfactory full-time employment. The employees must meet all requirements contained in civil service regulation 6.32 to receive the bonus.ELIGIBLE LISTOPEN-COMPETITIVE: Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.PERIODIC ELIGIBLE LIST:The examination for this class is announced on a periodic basis. The eligible list established as a result will be merged as candidates are tested. Candidates who pass a periodic examination may not apply for the same examination as long as the candidate's name remains on the eligible list. Candidates who fail or those who pass and whose names are subsequently removed from the eligible list for aperiodic examination may apply for the examination again 180 days following the last date on which the candidate took the examination. If a candidate takes an examination sooner, the candidate will be considered examined in error. The candidate's test papers will not be scored.Any person who did not appear to take this examination after being notified to appear may re-apply for the same examination now. If you think that you are eligible to apply because you either failed the examination or did not appear to take the examination and you were unsuccessful in your attempt to apply for this examination, please contact the staff member named at the end of the announcement for assistance.Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.RESIDENCY WAIVER: The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointmentPREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding February 12, 2025, you are eligible to claim residency preference.To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:Ten points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for Open-Competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.LEGACY PREFERENCE:The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in Open-Competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass Open-Competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE:Up to 5 additional points will be added to the examination score of any candidate who has passed the Open-Competitive examination and who has:A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTASuch candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service.B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).Such candidates will have:•1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.•2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.•3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.•5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCEFor exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation 9.0670.Only those competitors who have a passing grade in all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.1. Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.2. Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.3. If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate's passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.4. Candidates must submit adequate documentation including high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.Projected Exam Date TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.An Eligible List will be established the week of February 12, 2025. Please note that this date may change.Test Review In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 ###-#### if you wish to schedule a test review.Assigned to (view only)Assigned to Ivana Chambers-BennettParts & Weights Part Training & Experience Evaluation Weight 100%