Policy Trainee

Expected start date: September 2025
Duration: 6 months
Deadline for applications: 6 July 2025

Airlines for Europe (A4E) is looking for a talented and enthusiastic trainee to join our team in Brussels for a full-time policy traineeship starting in September

About A4E:
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is Europe’s largest airline association, based in Brussels. Aviation strengthens ties between citizens, businesses, and communities across borders — and facilitates European integration: the free movement of people and goods. We advocate on behalf of our members to shape EU aviation policy to the ultimate benefit of passengers. Our goal is a safe, sustainable and competitive air transport market in Europe.

Our 17 airline group members represent over 80% of European air traffic and carried over 771 million passengers in 2024. Leading global aircraft manufacturers are also members of A4E. Airlines with cargo and mail activities transport more than 54 million tons of goods annually. Learn more about A4E on our website and follow us on Twitter @A4Europe.

You will:

• Assist A4E’s policy team in planning and implementing A4E campaigns
• Help to prepare and participate in association meetings and events
• Support A4E initiatives assessing the impact of the European airline industry on connectivity, the environment and the economy
• Conduct background research and prepare analysis on relevant policy dossiers
• Monitor political and policy developments in Brussels affecting the transport sector and report to staff and members
• An academic background in European affairs, politics, international relations, law, economics or similar, and you are currently enrolled in or have just graduated from a Master’s degree programme

You have:

• General knowledge of the EU, its processes and policies
• A strong interest in aviation and the airline industry as well as in government affairs
• Solid communication skills and a desire to develop a personal network in Brussels
• Verbal & written fluency in English, and knowledge of at least one other European language (French, German or Spanish considered a plus)
• The ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, adapt to changing demands, and a hands-on mentality
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team in a multicultural environment
• Past experience in event management considered a plus

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in Brussels at the interface between industry and politics
• Insights into the aviation world and in particular the airline business
• A challenging, high-profile work experience in a stimulating and multicultural environment
• A 6-month paid traineeship that provides a good platform for embarking on a career in EU affairs

If you believe you fit this description, please send your CV and a cover letter (max. 1 page) explaining why you would like to join A4E to [email protected]. Please mention in the subject line “A4E Policy Traineeship 2025”.

Please indicate in your email if you consent to A4E processing your personal data for the purpose of this application and until this position is filled.

Note that we will not be able to consider applications received after the deadline.

A4E is an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact short-listed candidates.

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