AMAC Builds Careers

AMAC is here to help aviation professionals grow in every phase of their careers. From an internship to the C-Suite, we propel our members to the next level! 

For more information, contact amacbuilds@amac-org.com.

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  • AMAC Internship Program

Are you a student who’s interested in learning about airport management careers, building airports or operating a business in airports? Are you an airport or company that would like to host interns? AMAC’s 10-week virtual or in-person program gives students a well-rounded introduction to the airport ecosystem.

TIMELINE

Host Priority Applications Due: December 5, 2025
(Applications Are Accepted on a Rolling Basis)

Intern Applications Open: December 15, 2025

Intern Priority Applications Due: February 8, 2026

Intern Applications Due: April 5, 2026

Internship Core Start Date:* May 26, 2026

Internship Core End Date:*  August 2, 2026

*Dates are Determined by the Host and May Vary

HOST GUIDE
INTERN APPLICATION
HOST APPLICATION

Samuel Abiola Ajayi

College: Texas Southern University 
Major: Computer Science 
Class: Graduate Student
Host: World Aerospace
Location: Houston, TX

Peter Bouzi

College: Morehouse College

Major: Business Administration

Class: Sophomore

Host: ATL Airport

Location: Atlanta, GA

Daniel Parris

College: Morehouse College

Major: Business Administration

Class: Sophomore

Host: Hudson and Associates

Location: Atlanta, GA

Jadyn Swift

College: University of San Francisco

Major: Marketing 

Class: Junior 

Host: San Francisco International Airport

Location: San Francisco, CA

Darius Cameron

College: Morehouse College

Major: Economics

Class: Sophomore

Host: BWI Airport

Location: Baltimore, MD

Ania Fredericks

College: Hampton University

Major: Architecture

Class: Freshman

Host: BWI Airport

Location: Baltimore, MD

Nya D. Bradshaw

College: Hampton University

Major: Aviation Management – Airport Administration

Class: Junior

Host: BWI Airport

Location: Alexandria, VA

Peter Bouzi

College: Morehouse College

Major: Business Administration

Class: Sophomore

Host: ATL Airport

Location: Atlanta, GA

Jermain Collins

College: Texas Southern University

Major: Transportation Planning and  Policy 

Class: Graduate Program

Host: World Aerospace

Location: Galveston, TX

Chali Pickens

College: Texas Southern University

Major: Aviation Science Management

Host: Burns Engineering

Currently:  Mission Advisor at Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Location: New Orleans, LA

Eylcia Woodham

College: Spelman College

Major: Music, Political Science

Class: Senior

Host: AMAC + BWI Marshall Airport

Location: Baltimore, MD

Koudjo Nuasi

College: Texas Southern University

Major: Aviation Management

Class: Senior

Host:  World Aerospace

Location: Austin, TX

Kobe White

College: Towson University

Major: Sports Management

Class: Senior

Host: AMAC + BWI Marshall Airport

Location: Baltimore, MD

  • AMAC Mentorship Program

Mentee: Are you an industry professional looking to grow personally and professionally to advance your career? Are you looking for guidance and valuable insights from a proven industry leader? This mentorship opportunity is for working industry professionals who want to benefit from the mentorship of a leader in or outside their field.

Mentor: Are you an industry leader who has acquired some valuable experiences and lessons? Do you have a desire to help shape the industry leaders of tomorrow? Mentoring is a rich and rewarding experience for both the mentor and mentee.

TIMELINE

Applications for the 2025-2026 Mentorship Cohort are closed.

Selections/Matches Announced: June 2, 2025
Program Length: September 2025–March 2026

MENTORSHIP GUIDE
  • AMAC Fellowship Program

Mid and senior-level airport administration professionals with ambitions of elevating to the C-suite at an airport, this opportunity is for you. This 12-week intensive program will focus on building relationships and the leadership skills to advance to top roles in our industry.

Previous Aviation Executives of the AMAC Fellowship Program

Kevin C. Dolliole

Member, AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
Director of Aviation, New Orleans Aviation Board

Angela Gittens

Retired Director, Airports Council International
(ACI World)

Warner H. Session

Founder & Principal Attorney, Session Law Firm, P.C.
Former Member, Metropolitan Washington Aviation Authority Board of Directors

Bryant L. Francis

Member, AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
Director of Airports, Cleveland Airport System

Perry J. Miller

Vice Chair, AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
President & Chief Executive Officer, Capital Region Airport Commission

Ricky D. Smith

Chair, AMAC Board of Directors
Founder & Member, AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

APPLY-COMING SOON

HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

APPLY