The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation has relaunched its internship program for high school and college students. The program is led by Director of Workforce Development Chevelle Harrison. Since recently joining the PHL team, Harrison has worked to develop a program which she believes will benefit the interns the airport hires and the units that will be utilizing them.
Department of Aviation Restarts Summer Internship Program
Coming to PHL: Spirit Nonstop Service to OAK
California’s Bay Area has much to offer to visitors. Think driving through Wine Country, hiking through Yosemite National Park, boating on the Pacific or taking in the art scene in San Francisco and Oakland.
PHL’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Facilities Upgraded
Safety is of the upmost priority at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). One of the ways the airport remains prepared for emergencies and maintains the highest safety standards is through upgrading the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit's fire safety training equipment to the latest industry technology. These critical facility upgrades are part of PHL’s multi-billion dollar capital development program.
PHL Impression Makers: Piedmont – American Airlines Lobby Agent Tamika Lucas
Piedmont – American Airlines Lobby Agent Tamika Lucas recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.
PHL Airport Celebrates Earth Day
The Department of Aviation held its 11th annual Earth Day celebration on April 20 in the B/C terminal event space.
PHL Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: MarketPlace PHL Concourse Supervisor Eric McMillan
MarketPlace PHL Concourse Supervisor Eric McMillan was recently recognized in the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive guest experience through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations.
Department of Aviation Staff Volunteer with the Community
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 16-22), the Department of Aviation is highlighting the volunteer and outreach work that the airport does in local schools and youth organizations. The airports are committed to engaging with students to expose them to a variety of career paths and inspire an interest in aviation!
PHL MERCHANTS CELEBRATE 100,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED TO PHILABUNDANCE
A collaboration between the hunger relief nonprofit Philabundance and PHL Food & Shops has recently reached a milestone in donating more than 100,000 pounds of soon-to-expire food from airport concessions to Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) neighbors in need. In total, the joint effort between Philabundance and PHL merchants has resulted in 108,825 pounds of food and approximately 141,500 meals donated, as of March 2023.
Bringing Nature Inside PHL
Plants in the interior of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are not just decorative elements, but also a natural way to purify air in the passenger terminals. Therefore, caring for passengers and creating a comfortable environment includes landscaping inside the airport.
PHL Volunteers Touch-down
PHL’s Guest Experience Department (GX) leads the (PHL) Volunteer Navigator Program with over 80 volunteers. Some volunteers are retirees, highschoolers and several are flight attendants who love the aviation industry and volunteer when they “touch-down” at PHL.