The Student Intern with FAA’s Aeronautical Information Services will perform a mixture of routine and somewhat complex tasks under the general direction of a manger, team leader, or other more experienced employee. Regularly coordinates with a manager and other more experienced employee to plan time, prioritize assignments, and use assigned resources to accomplish tasks. The assignments are considered developmental in nature and for acquiring the knowledge of the principles and methods applied in the management of aeronautical data and information technology as it relates to aeronautical information systems and data. This position is designed to provide the trainee with initial experience and on-the-job training in the functions performed by an Aeronautical Information Specialist.

He/she applies basic knowledge and limited experience in performing tasks. The assignments include assisting manager or more experienced staff with variety of day-to-day functions associated with aeronautical information, including: development maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures, En Route and Visual Charting, Airport & Terminal Products, as well as information technology and automation systems in support of these programs and analysis & improvement of various business processes.

The trainee carries out selected assignments intended to develop an understanding of the functions and systems for which Aeronautical Information Services is responsible. He/she performs a variety of clearly defined tasks that will enhance his/her knowledge of aeronautical information and aeronautical products.

Contacts are primarily internal to one organizational unit, with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee to share basic information and to receive guidance. In some areas, may have limited contact with external customers. Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Receives detailed instructions from manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee.

Regularly refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee for guidance. The work is reviewed regularly during the assignment, and at completion, to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to the activities of the organizational unit.