Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do.
We are now looking for motivated and ambitious future talents to join
TAKEOFF – FINNAIR TRAINEE PROGRAM 2027
to kick-start their career by growing with us, bringing fresh ideas, and developing together in challenging and varying tasks in our unique industry.
As part of the Takeoff – Finnair Trainee Program, we are looking for 13 enthusiastic future talents to join teams across Finnair in the following trainee positions:
Business Analytics (Flight Operations)
Communications
Competence Development (Ground Operations)
Customer Data and Analytics (Digital)
Cyber (Digital)
eCommerce Analytics (Aurinkomatkat)
Finance & Procurement Analytics Development
Marketing and Customer Experience (Finnair Cargo)
Continuous Airworthiness Management (Engineering, Technical Operations)
Logistics (Supply Chain, Technical Operations)
Purchasing (Supply Chain, Technical Operations)
People & Culture
Revenue
Before applying, please explore the different teams and trainee opportunities to find the position that best matches your interests. You can find more information on our Takeoff – Finnair Trainee Program site.
As our trainee, we want you to be a solid part of our team from the very beginning. You will work as a full-time member of our experienced teams and gain practical and hands-on work experience during your trainee program. Your responsibilities will depend on your background, capabilities, and own preferences.
We hope you have an analytical mindset, ability to learn quickly, and courage to transform data into conclusions to support our processes and decision-making. You should be comfortable and efficient in communicating and collaborating with external and internal stakeholders.
Takeoff is a unique opportunity to learn more about the aviation industry and Finnair’s organisation as a whole. We want you to make the most of your trainee period at Finnair, so in addition to your daily work, you’ll have a chance to get familiar with our different business units, explore the industry from various perspectives and get to know our people across the organization. And as the cherry on top, you can support each other and share your experiences with your fellow trainees during the program.
This is a paid full-time trainee program lasting from 4 to 6 months, starting flexibly in April-May 2027. Previously, some trainees have continued to work with us part-time, permanently, or as Master’s Thesis workers after their trainee period. The trainees work in different teams around the Finnair campus near Helsinki Airport or in a hybrid model combining in-office and remote work.
Our expectations:
Currently pursuing or has recently completed an academic degree within the field of Business, Economics, Information Technology, or another relevant area (typically, our trainees are at least 3rd year students)
Solid academic performance
Strong communication skills in English (in some positions fluency in Finnish is required)
An analytical approach to problem-solving and digital savviness
Great team player with a positive mindset
Hands-on doer, self-starter, and a dedicated problem solver
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)
Ability to work full-time during the trainee program
Previous relevant work experience is considered a plus
Please note that you must have the right to work and live in Finland during the trainee program without sponsorship from Finnair.
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