Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months extendable to 11 months
Why you will love working here
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make
aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
About the team you are joining
At IATA, we are dedicated to achieving net zero aviation by 2050. Our Sustainability and Economics division is at the forefront of this mission, working in favor of airlines’ financial and environmental sustainability. In this capacity, we collaborate with airlines, regulators, and the entire value chain to create and implement policies, standards, and solutions to accelerate airlines’ decarbonization. While the ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) is crucial for decarbonizing our industry, we are also committed to advancing other new technology solutions, aiming to reduce fuel burn, explore new energy sources such as hydrogen and electric power, and develop carbon capture technologies and related technologies and programs.
You will join the Net Zero Transition team and report to the Head of Net Zero Research and Programs. This team is dedicated to advocating for all climate change-related solutions in aviation, ensuring airlines have access to the right options to support their transition plans. In your role, you will research net-zero technology solutions, with an emphasis on aircraft technologies, especially new frontiers such as hydrogen and electric aircraft, and on energy sources essential to aviation’s net-zero transition. Additionally, you will collaborate with divisional team members to augment research and databases around these solutions.
What your day would be like
Research, support the collection of data regarding the development of airframe and engine technology, new aircraft technology solutions (like hydrogen and battery-power) with respect to net zero 2050.
Support the development of an assessment of other net-zero solutions like SAF, CDR, and associated financing solutions.
Perform the technical research, industry trends analysis, and stakeholder outreach.
Support development of presentations and guidance materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Support the development of team materials (internal and external) and internal and external capacity-building workshops.
We would love to hear from you if
You are a recent (less than 12 months) graduate in a relevant discipline. Key assets would be:
A university degree in aeronautical engineering or similar is highly desirable.
Strong research and analytical skills and comprehensive analysis experience.
Interest in net-zero technologies, including hydrogen aircraft, and broader sustainability issues.
Time management and detail-orientated with strong communication skills.
Excellent written and spoken English. Any other languages would be an advantage.
Teamwork skills in the international environment are crucial.
Sensitivity and appreciation for cultural differences in a diverse environment are crucial.
Travel Required: N
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
