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π§πͺ Internship in Belgium βοΈ Air Traffic Management, Data Science & Machine Learning at EUROCONTROL β β¬1,350ββ¬1,613/month
Data analysis. Machine learning. Aviation infrastructure. AI models. And a pan-European civil-military organisation at the heart of European air traffic management. The EUROCONTROL Skyline Traineeship is a paid, hands-on placement for students and recent graduates in engineering, data science, AI, and aerospace β offering real-world experience in one of the most technically complex and internationally significant aviation organisations in the world.
EUROCONTROL is the pan-European civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation and ensuring safe and efficient air traffic management across the continent. The Skyline Traineeship Programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice β giving young talents the chance to apply their skills in a real-world setting within the aviation data ecosystem.
What Is This Traineeship?
A paid traineeship of 6 months β starting 1 October 2026 β with the possibility to extend to a total of 12 months. The placement is available across four EUROCONTROL sites: Brussels, BrΓ©tigny-sur-Orge, Luxembourg, and Maastricht.
β οΈ The selected candidate must reside either at the assigned location or within reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
Main Learning Objectives & Tasks
Depending on educational background and field of interest, trainees could be:
π Supporting data collection, preprocessing, and analysis for various projects and initiatives β including AI models, programme reporting, or lifecycle assessment tools
π€ Participating in the development, evaluation, and validation of machine learning models and algorithms
π« Acquiring knowledge of software tools for evaluating navigation infrastructure performance β supporting real-case assessments through simulations and contributing to the ongoing development and validation of such tools
π Engaging with stakeholders to design dashboards for data presentation β integrating relevant data sources and conducting user testing sessions to gather feedback
π Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis
Who Should Apply?
πΉ Currently studying or recently graduated in Aerospace/ATM, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Meteorology, or an equivalent field
πΉ Possesses strong analytical thinking
πΉ Has a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
πΉ Has knowledge of or motivation to learn machine learning algorithms and relevant programming languages and their applications in aviation and data analysis
πΉ Has knowledge of or motivation to learn data visualisation tools to effectively communicate insights
πΉ Interested in aviation and motivated to make a positive impact on the industry
πΉ Enjoys working in a multinational and multicultural environment
πΉ Shares EUROCONTROL's corporate behaviours: result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity, and team-player approach
Eligibility Criteria
πΉ Nationality: Must be a national of one of the EUROCONTROL or ECAC Member States
πΉ Education: Currently studying for a post-secondary qualification (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) β or graduated within one year before the traineeship start date
πΉ English: Good command of both written and verbal English β French is a great asset but not always required
πΉ No previous EUROCONTROL traineeship longer than 6 months β those with a previous traineeship of less than 6 months may still apply, up to a total combined duration of 12 months
Monthly Allowance by Location
πΆ Brussels: β¬1,350.00 per month
πΆ Luxembourg: β¬1,350.00 per month
πΆ Maastricht: β¬1,547.10 per month (subject to annual cost-of-living update)
πΆ BrΓ©tigny-sur-Orge: β¬1,613.25 per month (subject to annual cost-of-living update)
What the Skyline Traineeship Programme Offers
π Valuable and highly marketable work experience of 6 to 12 months with a leading international organisation
βοΈ Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up the traineeship β where appropriate β as well as visa costs for non-EU nationals
ποΈ 2 days of leave per month
π» Up to 50% teleworking per month with mentor approval
π₯ A rich learning and mentoring environment β hands-on training and on-the-job experience guided by a dedicated mentor
π An active and highly welcoming Trainee Community that organises numerous social events
π’ A rich traineeship programme structure including presentations and visits to other EUROCONTROL sites for enhanced learning experiences
Selection Timeline
π Selection and interview phase: June 2026
π’ All candidates notified of outcome: Late July 2026
π Traineeship start date: 1 October 2026
Activity Details
π Start date: 1 October 2026
π Locations: Brussels (Belgium) / BrΓ©tigny-sur-Orge (France) / Luxembourg / Maastricht (Netherlands)
β³ Duration: 6 months β extendable to 12 months
π€ Category: Traineeship
Deadline
β° 26 May 2026
Apply & More Information
π Official listing: https://jobs.eurocontrol.int/jobs/skyline-traineeship-air-traffic-management-data-n-a-6
