Aviation Summer Youth Program Lead Captain

Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Duration March 12, 2026 –July 24, 2026
Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
Work Hours: 7am to 3:30pm and 8am – 4:30pm (two shifts), Monday- Friday

Program Overview

Lead Captains will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program, including the management of other Captains, coordinating student activities, and ensuring the smooth deployment of participants to various business units. Additionally, the Lead Captains will be responsible for compiling data, conducting briefings, and submitting daily reports to ATL Workforce and the Department of Aviation.

Lead Captains' will also collaborate with ATL Workforce staff to identify suitable roles within each division and create clear timelines and deliverables for each participant.  Additionally, the Lead Captains will provide comprehensive support and guidance to participating high school students, foster effective supervision, and coordinate a positive overall experience for the youth. 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the captains’ performance.

• Facilitate daily briefings with the captains as a group.

• Conduct orientation sessions for the captains.

• Receive and compile data from individual Captains, including attendance, weekly informal observation forms, incident reports, onboarding/exit forms and collection of badges for their assigned groups.

• Conduct one-on-one meetings with Captains to provide support and guidance twice a week.

• Submit daily summary reports to ATL Workforce.

• Immediately report any incidents or emergencies to ATL Workforce staff.

• Report attendance to Department of Aviation (DOA) assigned staff.

• Support Captains in scheduling student activities, obtaining necessary resources, and resolving conflicts. Role Identification & Work Assignments

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of writing curriculum and developing lesson plans for high school students.

• Knowledge and experience of virtual Platforms (Microsoft Teams and Zoom).

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

6/10/2026        Financial Literacy

6/17/2026        Public Speaking & Networking

7/1/2026           TBD

7/8/2026           Field Trip

7/16/2026        Closing Ceremony

Minimum Qualifications

Education Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Two-three years prior experience (Education, Summer Camp Counseling is preferred).

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to establish productive, innovative work environments.

Preferred Education & Experience

• The ability to track and manage data reporting on a daily basis.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Join Us in Mentoring the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals!

This is more than just a summer leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future workforce, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the success of the world’s busiest airport. Apply today and help guide the next generation toward aviation career success!