Deadline:
December 01, 2024
Location(s)
Belgium France Luxembourg Netherlands
Location: Brussels, Maastricht, Brétigny, Luxembourg.
Overview
Details
YOUR TEAM
Join a diverse and dedicated team at EUROCONTROL,the pan-European, civil-military organisation that is dedicated to supporting European aviation. Collaborate with experts from various backgrounds and contribute to the organisation’s mission of ensuring safe and efficient air traffic management across Europe.
YOUR ROLE
Purpose of the traineeship
At EUROCONTROL, we believe in empowering young talents by providing hands-on training experiences that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice. Our traineeship offers you the chance to apply and enhance your skills in a real-world setting, setting the stage for a successful career in your chosen field.
What you can expect
- Engage in real-life tasks and responsibilities that challenge and develop your skills.
- Receive regular feedback and guidance to support your growth and learning.
- Expand your professional network by collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Immerse yourself in an international environment where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Main learning objectives & tasks
Depending on your educational background and field of interest, you could be:
- Contributing to various communication projects, ranging from content creation to campaign development.
- Assisting in public relations efforts, including media relations and event coordination.
- Supporting marketing initiatives through content creation, including the development of engaging social media posts and newsletters to enhance audience outreach.
- Utilising your graphic design skills to create visually compelling materials for both digital and print platforms.
- Engaging in multimedia design and development, including video editing and animation.
- Assisting in policy development and stakeholder management activities related to air traffic management.
Desired Duration
The traineeship runs for a duration of 6 months, beginning in spring 2025, with the Skyline Traineeship Programme start date on 1 April 2025. The traineeship may be extended for up to a total of 12 months.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for motivated individuals who:
- Are pursuing or have recently completed post-secondary or university studies in communications, media, marketing, design, or a related field;
- Possess creative flair and a keen eye for detail;
- Have a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn;
- Have knowledge or motivation to learn relevant software tools like Microsoft Office, image and video editing tools;
- Are interested in aviation and have a desire to make a positive impact on the industry;
- Enjoy working in a multinational and multicultural environment;
- Share our corporate behaviours, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach;
- Our working languages are English and French. For this traineeship opportunity, you should have a thorough knowledge of English. French is considered an asset.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for any of our traineeship, you must comply with all of the following conditions:
- Nationality: You must be a national of one of the EUROCONTROL or ECAC Member States;
- Education: You are currently studying for a post-secondary educational qualification (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level). If you have graduated, the traineeship must start within one year after your date of graduation.
- Language skills: Our working languages are English and French. To do a traineeship, you will need to have a good command of English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of French is a great asset, but not always a must.
- No previous traineeships longer than 6 months at EUROCONTROL: Individuals with previous traineeships at EUROCONTROL lasting less than 6 months are eligible to apply. If you have completed a traineeship for less than 6 months previously, you may still undertake a second traineeship for up to a total duration of 12 months, including the previous traineeship.
Dates
Deadline: December 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Our offer
The Skyline Traineeship Programme provides successful candidates with the following benefits:
- Valuable and highly marketable work experience ranging from 6 to 12 months with a leading international organisation.
- A monthly allowance tailored to living costs* at our sites of:
- 1,350.00 EUR for trainees based in Brussels and Luxembourg;
- 1,613.25 EUR for trainees based in Brétigny;
- 1,547.10 EUR for trainees based in Maastricht.
- * Please note that the allowances for Brétigny and Maastricht are subject to the cost-of-living weightings which are updated annually and applied in April on a yearly basis.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses to taking up your traineeship, where appropriate, as well as any visa costs incurred by non-EU nationals.
- 2 days of leave per month.
- Up to 50% of teleworking per month with the approval of your mentor.
- A rich learning and mentoring environment, including hands-on training and on-the-job experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor.
- An active and highly welcoming Trainee Community which organises numerous social events.
- A rich traineeship programme structure offering ample learning opportunities to gain insights into EUROCONTROL's operations and functions, including presentations and visits to other sites for enhanced learning experiences.
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