Aviation Summer Youth Program Captain

Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Duration: 7 Weeks (May 28, 2026 – July 17, 2026)
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Program Overview

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is committed to empowering the next generation through meaningful leadership opportunities. The ATL Summer Youth Employment Program (ATL SYEP26) provides high school students with hands-on exposure to airport operations, workforce development, and career readiness. To ensure a structured, engaging, and productive experience, ATL Workforce is hiring eight (8) Team Captains to supervise, mentor, and support program participants.

Team Captains play a critical leadership role, ensuring that youth employees adhere to workplace expectations, develop professionally, and receive the necessary guidance to thrive. This position serves as the primary connection between students, business unit supervisors, and program administrators, helping maintain an impactful learning environment.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Regardless of placement within the airport, all ATL SYEP26 Team Captains will be responsible for:

• Supervision & Mentorship: Manage and coach an assigned group of up to 10 Summer Youth employees, providing support and discipline as needed.

• Observation & Feedback: Conduct weekly drop-in observations and complete informal evaluation forms for assigned youth.

• Business Unit Coordination: Schedule and attend twice-weekly meetings with business unit supervisors to review student progress and support needs.

• Scheduling & Attendance:

  • Develop and distribute weekly schedules for assigned students.

  • Track attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism, addressing concerns as needed.

  • Monitor student behavior during work hours and breaks.

• Program Meetings & Reporting:

  • Hold weekly internal meetings with ATL Workforce staff to discuss student performance, challenges, and intervention strategies.

  • Serve as a liaison between Workforce Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb representatives to coordinate student support services.

• Workshop & Event Support:

  • Accompany students on workshops, field tours, and trips to provide guidance and oversight.

  • Ensure students attend and actively participate in mandatory professional development sessions.

• Incident Reporting & Compliance:

  • Follow mandatory reporting guidelines for incidents and escalate issues as necessary.

  • Notify the Lead Captain in case of an absence and coordinate a substitute to ensure 

• Logistics & Operations:

  • Assist with daily student check-in and check-out procedures.

  • Coordinate with transportation staff to ensure students are safely transported to off-site work locations.

• Transportation and Vehicle Operation

• Safely operate City of Atlanta–issued vans and/or buses to transport Summer Youth Employment Program participants to approved off-site locations, including trainings, work assignments, and enrichment activities.

Role Identification & Work Assignments

• The Lead Captain will work with ATL Workforce staff to assign students to business units.

• Each role will have a clear scope of work, defined goals, and measurable deliverables.

End-of-Program Activity

• Team Captains will collaborate to organize a closing event where students present their experiences and takeaways.

• Special recognition will be given to outstanding students, staff, partners, and aviation professionals.

   

Support for Professional Development Days

Team Captains will help facilitate youth development sessions on the following dates:

Date                    Topic

6/10/26              Financial Literacy

6/17/26              Public Speaking & Networking

7/1/26                 TBD

7/8/26                 Field Trip

7/16/26              Closing Ceremony

Minimum Qualifications 

Education