Internships – EUROCONTROL – Brussels, Maastricht, Brétigny-sur-Orge and Luxembourg

Would you like to gain professional experience in the aviation sector and work in an international environment?

EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, offers over 100 internship opportunities each year for students and recent graduates in various professional fields. The Skyline Traineeship programme allows you to learn from specialists, develop practical skills and gain an inside view of how an international organisation that contributes to the safety and efficiency of European air traffic operates.

Internships are based at four locations: Brussels (Belgium), Maastricht (Netherlands), Brétigny-sur-Orge (France) and Luxembourg.

Basic requirements:

• Be a national of a member state of EUROCONTROL or the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC).
• Be currently enrolled in a higher education programme (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree) or have recently graduated. In the latter case, the placement must begin within one year of completing your studies.
• Have a good command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.
• Must not have previously completed more than six months’ work placement at EUROCONTROL, in accordance with the programme’s conditions.
• Candidates must be unemployed.

Benefits and conditions:

• Duration: between 6 and 12 months, with an initial duration of six months and the possibility of extension.
• Monthly allowance:
  • €1,350 in Brussels and Luxembourg.
  • €1,613.25 in Brétigny-sur-Orge.
  • €1,547.10 in Maastricht.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up the placement, where applicable, as well as visa costs incurred by non-EU citizens.
• 2 days’ holiday per month
• Up to 50 per cent remote working per month, subject to your mentor’s approval.
• Practical training, specialised mentoring, learning activities and events with other participants.

Stipends for Brétigny-sur-Orge and Maastricht are subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Application process:

1. Before submitting your application, please check the criteria to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. For your application, you will need to submit an up-to-date CV. We recommend using the Europass format. You will also need to answer two questions about your motivation and academic background.
3. Your application will be carefully reviewed by the relevant business unit.
4. If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview with your future mentor and colleagues.
5. If you pass the interview and accept our internship offer, we will ask you to provide us with all the necessary documentation to prepare for your arrival.

Available vacancies:

• Air Traffic and Data Management: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht.
• Aviation sustainability: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge.
• Communications: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht.
• Economics and Financial Management: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht.
• Human resources and administration: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht
• Information technology and digital innovation: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht.
• Legal and regulatory affairs: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht.

 

Application deadline: 1 November 2026

 

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