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.

We promise to offer:

• Opportunities to work with meaningful topics and projects that contribute to Finnair’s goals and success
• Networking and collaboration with aviation professionals across Finnair
• Insight into Finnair’s unique work environment and airline as a business
• A unique experience to give wing to your career
• Feedback to help you grow and succeed
• A paid full-time internship with a monthly salary of €3000

Working at Finnair:

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

We support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. We are also happy to offer our employees a discount on Finnair operated flights.

Got excited? Get on board! Please submit your application with your CV, cover letter, and transcript of records/diploma with grades. We kindly ask you to provide these educational documents in English, if possible. Apply as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 15 November 2026. We will review applications throughout the application period.

Next Steps: 

As a part of the recruitment process, you might be participating in the following stages:  

• Video interview (via RecRight)
• Interview(s) with the recruiting manager

We will let all applicants know by Monday, 23 November whether they are selected for the next round of the recruitment process (video interview).

Please note that depending on the role, the hiring process may include a pre-employment security clearance and/or a drug test.

If you have any questions concerning the trainee program, you can contact us via email: takeoff@finnair.com. You can also find answers to the most frequently asked questions from here: https://company.finnair.com/en/careers/takeoff---finnair-trainee-program.

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.