Internships at IATA
(International Air Transport Association)
Excellent opportunity for Av Mgmt. students
Contact: Renee Bowman
"Give Wings to Your Dreams"
IATA Internships incorporate talented, innovative and motivated individuals, fresh from academic training, into the
IATA working environment. Each intern has significant opportunities to demonstrate skills as well as to learn and
develop in an international business environment.
Internships at IATA are available in two programs:
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International Graduate Internship Program (IGIP) - full-time opportunity for recent university graduates
Undergraduate Internship Program (UIP) - part-time opportunity for current undergraduate students
International Graduate Internship Program (IGIP)
IATA strives to attract the very best and brightest recent graduates from around the world. These interns are exposed
to the unique challenges faced by IATA and contribute to our work in supporting our members and our industry by
performing junior professional tasks.
Qualifications required
Candidates for the IGIP must possess the following basic qualifications:
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University degree: Candidates must have a university degree (Bachelor degree as a minimum). The degree must
have been achieved within the last 12 months.
Fields of study: Economics, Law, Political Science, Engineering (particularly Aeronautical Engineering), Business
Administration (particularly Aviation/Airline Management) or Information Technology. Other areas may be
considered if relevant to the specific internship.
Language requirements: Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in other major languages is always
considered a plus.
Assignments
The IGIP opportunities cover all areas of IATA activities. The internships may be based out of our Geneva, Montreal,
Madrid, Miami or Singapore offices. Interns perform junior professional tasks with the following features:
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a specific goal/objective
a sound business justification for IATA
a clear learning dimension for the intern
All IGIP interns have IATA managers as their mentors. These mentors serve as the primary supervisor as well as the
main guide for individual development during the internship.
Conditions
The following conditions are offered to IGIP participants:
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Work/residency permits: IATA will process the required permits for successful candidates
Living Allowance: IATA will pay a living allowance to support the student during the internship:
Location
Monthly living allowance
Geneva
3,500 CHF
Montreal
2,000 CAD
Madrid
1,500 EUR
Miami
1,800 USD
Singapore
2,400 SGD
Insurance coverage:
IATA provides professional accident insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
Health insurance coverage is required and is the responsibility of the intern.
Duration: Internships are on a full-time basis from 2 to 6 months, depending on the assignment.
Travel Expenses: For interns that do not reside in the location of the IGIP assignment, IATA assumes the travel
expenses to bring the intern to our office at the beginning of the internship and back to her/his home country at the
end of it.
Applications
The IGIP is constantly open. Please consult our website in IATA Job Search and apply directly online.
We thank all applicants in advance, but we will only contact those who have been shortlisted.
Undergraduate Internship Program (UIP)
IATA offers a unique experience to individuals who are currently studying an undergraduate degree and want to have
a work assignment on a part-time basis (50% to 80%). Interns benefit from experience in an international and fastpaced environment while contributing to IATA’s day-to-day mission by performing support/administrative tasks.
Qualifications required
Candidates for the UIP must possess the following basic qualifications:
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University studies: Candidates must be enrolled in a local university undertaking an undergraduate degree.
Fields of study: Economics, Law, Political Science, Engineering (particularly Aeronautical Engineering), Business
Administration (particularly Aviation/Airline Management), International relations or Information Technology. Other
areas may be considered if relevant to the specific internship.
Language requirements: Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in other major languages is always
considered as a plus.
Assignments
The UIP opportunities cover all areas of IATA activities. The internships are based out of our Geneva, Montreal,
Madrid, Miami or Singapore offices. Interns will perform operational, support and administrative tasks.
Conditions
The following conditions apply to UIP participants:
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Work/residency permits: Candidates must have a valid work permit for the appropriate location.
Living Allowance: IATA will pay a living allowance to support the student during the internship:
Location
Monthly living allowance - 50% internship
Monthly living allowance - 80% internship
Geneva
1,600 CHF
2,600 CHF
Montreal
900 CAD
1,500 CAD
Madrid
700 EUR
1,100 EUR
Miami
900 USD
1,400 USD
Singapore
850 SGD
1,300 SGD
Insurance coverage:
IATA provides professional accident insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
Health insurance coverage is required and is the responsibility of the intern.
Duration: Internships are from 2 to 6 months, depending on the assignment. UIP Internships are part time (50% or
80%).
Applications
The UIP is constantly open. Please consult our website in IATA Job Search and apply directly online.
We thank all applicants in advance, but we will only contact those who have been shortlisted.