Is technology your passion? Are you interested in using this within an international and dynamic company? Do you want to contribute to KLM’s ambition to remain at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the aviation sector?

If so, the Business & Tech management traineeship at KLM is a perfect fit for you.

What can you expect? An unforgettable work experience within the IT division of Air France-KLM. For example, as a team leader of specialists, project leader of a large digital transformation program, or the person responsible for mapping the IT carbon footprint!

The world we work in is challenging due to the speed of technological developments. Air France-KLM aims to remain the digital innovator in aviation and offers plenty of opportunities for emerging talent which you can be a part of. We guarantee a flying start in developing your leadership skills. Are you a future leader shaping the digital transformation of Air France-KLM?

The two-year program consists of completing four different assignments including a lot of responsibility. You will gain extensive experience in managing technology, a team and complete a tech-related assignment. You are hereby focusing on the latest technology trends to support business operations and improve our services.

In addition to the assignments, every Friday there is a challenging training program, where we offer you the chance to excel and grow to your full potential.

What kind of assignments can you expect as a Business & Tech management trainee? Here are examples of what you may encounter at Air France-KLM:

Product Manager of an agile team in Cargo

As a product manager, you are responsible for a team that develops new functionalities in Cargo. This is to enhance collaboration with their customers (forwarders) in the sale of Cargo products. This team works according to agile principles and consists of both French and Dutch employees from IT and the Cargo business. Apart from setting up a team, you will be responsible for realizing the first minimum viable product (MVP).

Leading a combined (AF-KL) team

You are responsible for delivering IT products to employees or businesses of Air France and KLM. This together with your team members in Amsterdam, Valbonne, Toulouse, and Paris. Including, the AF-KL Collaboration team, who are responsible for delivering Office 365 solutions such as Microsoft Teams and Office.

Also, new initiatives like Power Platform, a set of tools for rapid and easy application development. In this role, you will learn how to efficiently align IT products with both KLM and Air France and how to manage teams at different locations with all the associated cultural aspects.

Managing the transition of Air France-KLM to the cloud

This time requires faster time-to-market and the flexibility to better respond to the needs of our passengers. To achieve this, we say goodbye to our physical data center and migrating our applications to the cloud. This brings significant changes to our way of working (DevOps). As well as investments in our colleagues' knowledge and training. It will be your task to guide this process with your team, or as part of the transformation program.

Applying Artificial Intelligence

Data is the new oil and plays a growing role in making better decisions. You will be challenged to explore which new AI tools we can use to further optimize our schedule. This involves using data sources both within and outside of Air France-KLM.

Other assignments could include:

• Setting up a new team as a product owner to develop APIs;

• Further development of our successful social media HUB;

• Ensuring a successful rollout of our self-check-in equipment at the kiosks at Schiphol Airport;

• Leading the implementation of a private ChatGPT environment within Air France-KLM;

• Developing a seamless integration of Air France-KLM with Skyteam partners for check-in functionality.

Are you curious for more information about the Business & Tech Management Traineeship? Sign up for the webinar on the 10th of October via this link

To continue writing aviation history in the coming century, we are looking for inspiring and resilient talent. Individuals who thrive in an innovative and collaborative environment. Connecting leadership starts with self-awareness: you have a good understanding of your strengths, weaknesses and leadership skills. An open, curious attitude combined with an eagerness to learn, both about yourself and others, is essential. Do you want to develop yourself into the data and technology leader of the future?

• You have a higher professional or university degree in, for example, business administration, data science, (computer) engineering, information management, IT or digital discipline;• You are interested in and aware of some of the innovation methods in your work field: Design Thinking, Agile & Lean, Scrum.• You are interested in and aware of some of the core elements in your future work field: GenAI, Cloud Computing, Sustainable IT, Robotics & Autonomous Operations, Virtual & Augmented reality, OKR, DevSecOps, Data Science. • You have achieved clear results that show your affinity with IT, this could be anything from having a state-of-the-art network at home to building applications.• You are a(n informal) leader and have communicative and advisory qualities;• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, drive initiatives for improvement• You combine clear communication with in-depth knowledge and therefore offer added value to customers;• You are an ambitious team player who likes to deliver quality; • You take initiatives to organize events and activities that connect individuals and encourage creative problem-solving.

In addition, we value:

• The ability to approach problems from different perspectives;

• The flexibility to work well with diverse cultures;

• Innovative thinking and acting;

• Proactively embracing change;

• A curious mindset.

The Business & Tech Management Traineeship provides you with a broad view of IT within a challenging sector. Due to the combination of transformation and operational tasks, you are guaranteed interesting work at KLM; the aviation sector is constantly changing. This provides the ideal context for rapid growth in your development!

Additionally, we offer:

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A fixed starting salary of €3978.13 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• A good pension scheme and 8% holiday allowance;
• A year-end bonus of 8.33%;
• 25 vacation days and 5 additional days off;
• Significant discount on airline tickets (if employed for at least 6 months);
• Full reimbursement for public transport commuting and free use of the bus network around Schiphol;
• The KLM lease plan, where you can lease an electric bike at a reduced rate. Not only good for the environment but also for your health;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability;
• A network association specifically for all young professionals: Young KLM;

Life is about more than just work. We expect our management trainees to be driven and flexible, but we also value a healthy work-life balance.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Your workplace may vary depending on your assignment, from hybrid working to our headquarters in Amstelveen, one of our locations around Schiphol, or even in France!

Here is what you can expect from the application procedure:

For the Management Traineeships we do not utilize CV screening. This approach is adopted to encourage an unbiased selection process. During the selection interview, the interviewers will only have access to your test results and the answers you provided to your motivational questions.

Please ensure that you complete these questions thoughtfully.

Webinar: Informative Webinar on the 9th of october you can register for this via the link. It will be an in depth explanation from the Management Traineeship, current trainees will share their experiences and there is opportunity to ask questions.

• Round 1: Selection based on motivation questions.
• Round 2: Online assessment starting from 18th of October with the deadline on the 22nd of October.

Aptitude test

Personality questionnaire

English proficiency test

• Round 3: Record a video message based on three questions. You will receive the task on the 18th of October and the deadline is on the 22nd of October.
• Round 4: Selection interview based on your test results, experience, and competencies. These will take place on the 6, 7 and 8th of November. Physical presence is mandatory.
• Round 5: Offline assessment day on the 20th of November. Physical presence is mandatory.

Please note:

• Make sure to note the above-mentioned dates and deadlines in your agenda and ensure that you can be physically present at both the selection days and the assessment day. Be aware that no exceptions are possible, and failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from further participation in the selection process;
• Recruitment will not accommodate requests for additional introductory meetings to be scheduled. This is to keep the selection process as transparent as possible and to give everyone an equal opportunity;
• It is not possible to apply for multiple tracks; duplicate applications will not be accepted. If this does occur, both applications will be excluded from participation;
• Since both the business and technology components of our program are conducted in English, the entire program is offered in English, and English is the primary language of communication. However, it is possible to apply for the Management Traineeship Business & Tech for native Dutch speakers as well, this track is combined with international trainees;
• No rights can be derived from the closing date of the vacancy. Therefore, we advise interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
• Make sure to note the above-mentioned dates and deadlines in your agenda and ensure that you can be physically present at both the selection days and the assessment day. Be aware that no exceptions are possible, and failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from further participation in the selection process. As well, KLM does not provide any sponsoring regarding travelling costs to participate in the selection procedure;
• Recruitment will not accommodate requests for additional introductory meetings to be scheduled. This is to keep the selection process as transparent as possible and to give everyone an equal opportunity;
• • It is not possible to apply for multiple tracks; duplicate applications will not be accepted. If this does occur, both applications will be excluded from participation.
• To be able to participate in the selection procedure when you are not an EU citizen, you need to be in the possession of an long-term (longer then two year) work permit to be allowed to work in the Netherlands.
• KLM does not provide or assist with any sponsorships, work permits or housing.

Start date of the Business & Tech Management Traineeship: 1st of March 2025.

In our diverse KLM organization, we work on creating and maintaining an inclusive atmosphere where you can be yourself regardless of what you look like, what your passport states, how you identify, what your religious beliefs are or who embraces you when you get home. In short: it’s not about who you are, but how you are. This also means that we treat all job applicants equally, without discriminating.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, we encourage you to let us know so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the application process.