The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What’s Possible™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.

The Massachusetts Port Authority is offering a 13-week paid summer job opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in our Aviation departments. The positions are available at two locations: Boston Logan International Airport in East Boston and Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford. We also have opportunities within our Maritime division, located at the Conley Terminal in South Boston.

We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic students to our team for the summer!

These positions are ideal for students who thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments, performing daily maintenance and other operational tasks that keep our airport and maritime facilities functioning smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for students to acquire practical job skills.

Students will be assigned to work areas based on their interests and place of residence. Some areas may require day or evening schedules. Please specify any scheduling restrictions at the time of hire.

Logan International Airport

Facilities Maintenance:

• Engage in meticulous grass cutting to maintain the aesthetic appeal of our facilities.
• Perform weed whacking tasks to ensure clean and well-manicured grounds.
• Undertake hand painting tasks, focusing on items such as bollards and handrails, to enhance the visual appeal and longevity of our infrastructure.
• Conduct thorough clean-up of debris at terminals, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for all passengers.

Aviation Operations:

• Assisting busing operations for passenger’s whose aircraft is parked at a remote hardstand. Students will help facilitate the bus loading and off-loading.
• Assisting Operations personnel with various Terminal E arrival/departure duties.

Laurence G. Hanscom Field

Airfield Duties

• Maintain the airfield’s neat appearance by trimming grass around runway and taxiway signs and lights.
• Assist with the painting of airfield and landside markings. Contribute to cleanliness by removing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and trash both airside and landside.

Terminal Duties

• Ensure the cleanliness of our terminals through tasks such as window washing, cleaning of building hallways, lobby areas, and lavatories.
• Enhance the appearance of our floors through stripping and waxing.

To be considered for a Summer Students job, students must be:

• At least 18-years-old

• Available to work at least 40 hours per week over the summer

• Preference will be given to students residing in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop

• Able to pass a Massport controlled substances test and security background check

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.