Date Opened: Monday, May 04, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $23.00 - $23.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

A paid program that provides economic mobility to Charlotte residents. Program teaches candidate to get their CDL-Class B through a 6 month program. At end of 6 month Trainees are provided a full time job opportunity. Program is 40 hours/week and includes benefits.

• Must complete on-site driver training courses to acquire a CDL learner permit and license.

• Becomes familiar bus models and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections.

• Only drive with CDL Trainer and Driver Mentor during training process while learning to recognize safety hazards and use appropriate precautions.

• Understands required equipment/info in vehicle such as fire extinguisher safety triangles, and Back-up Camera; ability to correctly use a 2-way radio and use proper radio etiquette

• Obey all traffic laws and speed limits on airport campus

• Learn to drive passengers and their baggage between the airport terminal and parking products; responds promptly to customer needs.

• Able to provide information about the airport to the public and assist travelers.

• Perform light cleaning inside bus (i.e. clean windows, empty trash, sweep).

• Assist passengers in boarding or exiting the vehicle as necessary, including operation of wheelchair lifts and restraints; under some circumstances, assist passengers with baggage.

• Provide assistance to ADA Passengers

• Ability to work well with others and adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with schedule changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Other duties as assigned

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.