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AIRPORT OPERATIONS

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Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA)

In May of 2024, I joined the team at CIRA as an Operations Intern. During my time there, I gained invaluable experience. After the formal end of my internship in August 2024, CIRA offered me the chance to return as an intern to help cover shifts and learn snow operations over winter break, December 2024 - January 2025.

CIRA Experience

Supervised airport daily procedures and operations in compliance with 14 CFR Part 139
Held credentials for secure areas, sensitive information, and full movement area driving privileges
Worked with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) concerning airport security, including operation of the Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) as well as Airport Security Plan (ASP) compliance
Conducted inspections on the airfield and terminal, ensuring compliance with Part 139 and TSA regulations
Tasked with the complete tenant/employee badging processes, such as identification verification, review of pertinent data, issuing new and renewed badges, and auditing badging records
Assisted with multiple audits consisting of airfield markings, lighting, and NAVAID systems
Helped with construction projects for airport improvement, such as BMI’s general aviation hangar project
Worked with Third Pillar Solar to pitch a mutually beneficial project to the airport
Started an airport-wide gate sign renewal project, consisting of mapping new gate locations, renaming gates, and drafting new signage
Assisted in Snow Operations, including the operation of a Halliday Technologies RT3 Friction Testing Platform

Gallery

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Early morning TSA Checkpoint and Sterile Area
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Snow Operations Runway Friction Testing
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Allegiant rescue flight


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End of the Terrazzo floor project
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Night Inspection
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Allegiant departing
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Official End of the Internship


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Opening the terminal in the morning
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What should be in a bin on the CBIS
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TWY E looking out towards the tower

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