Co-operatives (also known as “co-ops”) at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are more invested than your average internship program. Co-ops are, by and large, full-time paid positions. Internships can vary between paid or unpaid and part-time or full-time, depending on the employer and the career field. As the airport invests in the next generation of aviation leaders, there is a mutual benefit to having co-ops and interns on board.
PHL Caring Support: Passenger Assistance Team Supervisor Tara McSorley
Passenger Assistance Team Supervisor Tara McSorley recently received the “Caring Support” award in PHL’s Airport Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who provide exceptional care and services to seniors, families with young children, disabled passengers, and others with special needs.
A "Bright" New Start at PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) welcomes Deputy Chief Kamau Bright to the Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Engine 78 unit. Bright, a 19-year Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) veteran, joined Engine 78 in June.
Nilfisk Robot Floor Scrubber Dispatched at PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has dispatched its Nilfisk robot floor scrubber to expedite cleaning and sanitizing floor spaces in the airport’s terminals. The equipment can be seen throughout the terminals as part of a pilot program.
PHL Welcomes New Wagging Tails Brigade Members
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is excited to welcome new certified therapy dogs to the Wagging Tails Brigade:
Gladys, a three-year-old Great Dane
Summer Essentials and Safety Tips
With 7.7 million passengers expected to pass through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this summer, the TSA advises guests to arrive at the airport two-to-three hours before their flights. Since many people are traveling again for the first time since the pandemic – it’s important to remember that PHL has all the essentials you need and may have forgotten.
PHL's Run the Runway 5K Returns
Registration is now open for Philadelphia International Airport’s 5th Run the Runway 5K! The 5k run/walk will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022-- we’ll be there rain or shine.
PHL Celebrates Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month has been celebrated every July since 1990. To me, disability pride is being valued for the perspective that I bring from a lifetime of unique experiences.
PHL Remain Overnight Apron Project Recognized
On July 6, Aero Aggregates presented the PHL Remain Overnight (RON) Apron team (left) with a plaque for being their largest project to date, utilizing ultra-lightweight foamed glass aggregates (UL-FGA) to divert 85 million glass bottles from landfills.
PHL Receives $24 Million from FAA Airport Terminal Program for Restroom Renovations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation a $24 million Airport Terminal Program grant for Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Restroom Renovation Program.