Takeoff – Finnair Trainee Program

Flight Operations is where aviation expertise, people and technology come together. We work every day to enable safe, efficient, and punctual flight operations and to ensure that our pilots have the competence, tools and support they need to succeed. Our work covers a broad range of areas, including flight operations engineering, operational procedures and manuals, crew training, safety and people processes. For a trainee, Flight Operations offers a unique view into the operational heart of an airline and an opportunity to contribute to the development of Finnair’s future operations.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Development of Flight Operations KPI dashboard: Automated data collection to existing KPI dashboards
• User friendly visualization to current dashboards and comparisons to average and target
• Building new dashboards including automated data collection from several data sources

We are seeking an analyst with the ability to translate Flight Operations data into visually attractive and user-friendly reports and dashboards by using analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Fabric. Experience of databases is seen as an advantage. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, engages proactively, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Fluency in written and spoken English and Finnish is required to succeed in this role.

Relevant study backgrounds: Statistics, industrial engineering or another relevant field.

The preferred starting date is April or May 2027; the length of the trainee program will be between 5 to 6 months.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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Our Communications team focuses on taking care of Finnair’s internal and external communications activities. We offer you an opportunity to deepen your skills in internal and external communications in an international environment and the support of a team of experienced communications professionals.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Creating content for internal and external communications, such as communications plans, press releases and social media content
• Responding to media inquiries
• Arranging internal communications events and conducting dialogue in Finnair’s social media channels

We are looking for someone with social media understanding, excellent writing skills, good project management skills and willingness to learn and develop their own skills. Fluency in written and spoken Finnish and English are required to succeed in this role. This role is well suited for a student of communications, who already has some experience of working as a part of a communications team.

Relevant study background: Communications or another relevant field.

Duration will be 5 months, from May to the end of September 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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Ground Operations takes care of our customers and aircraft at all the airports Finnair operates. Processes such as aircraft turnaround, airport customer service, baggage handling, aircraft cleaning, de-icing and fueling, are our core expertise. Highly skilled people and clear communication across a large network are key to keeping flights safe and on time.

As Trainee, Competence Development, you will join the Ground Operations’ Business Development team and help improve and automate how we train operational staff and communicate with our suppliers across the Finnair network.

Your responsibilities can include, for example:

• Automating training record management and supplier communication
• Introducing novel training methods, with a focus on remote and on-demand training
• Building analytics for service provider training and communication
• Developing mass communication methods for reaching our wide supplier network

We hope you are comfortable working with imperfect data and finding ways to get information out of systems that weren't built for it. You have experience with tools such as advanced Excel (e.g. Power Query), Python or Power BI, along with working knowledge of SQL and experience building reports in Power BI or similar. You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with colleagues and suppliers. Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, operational work (frontline or analyst), training and learning development, or communications are considered an asset.

Relevant study backgrounds: Business, Industrial Management, Economics, Information Systems, Education, Communications or another relevant field.

Duration will be 6 months, starting either in April or May 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment drug test.

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Finnair Technical Operations is managing the airworthiness of the Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes. Engineering is a department within the Technical Operations mainly responsible for the continuing airworthiness management, engineering support and technical lifecycle management of the Finnair fleet. Aircraft configuration management forms the foundation of continuing airworthiness. Every engineer and mechanic must know which equipment and structural components are approved for installation on an aircraft. AMOS information system is the core maintenance and engineering system that keeps our fleet airworthy and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Managing aircraft configurations in AMOS information system
• Investigating and resolving aircraft data and configuration discrepancies
• Supporting and collaborating with engineers, mechanics and other stakeholders in configuration-related matters
• Configuration management process development, possibly with the new AI tools
• Participating in aircraft data related projects

You will work closely with configuration management experts and have the opportunity to grow into a key professional within engineering. The trainee program offers a front-row seat to the airline business and operations from a variety of perspectives. Collaboration and development projects with other stakeholders give you the opportunity to impact and create a solid foundation for diverse career opportunities.

We are seeking a person with a keen eye for detail and technical aptitude to internalize quickly maintenance systems and aircraft technical data. Good project management skills help you to concentrate on essential matters, and teamwork skills will help you quickly become an asset to the organization.

Relevant study backgrounds: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics or Information and Knowledge Management.

Duration will be 6 months, starting either in April or May 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and drug test.

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Finnair is building a new Customer Intelligence capability in Digital, so that we understand our customers better and use that understanding across retailing, loyalty, personalisation and customer experience. The team brings together customer data from bookings, Finnair Plus, finnair.com, the Finnair app and customer service into one trusted view of the customer. You will join at the very start and work on the groundwork that shapes what the team builds first.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Mapping Finnair's customer data landscape: finding out which customer datasets exist, where they come from, who owns them and where they overlap, through stakeholder interviews and hands-on data exploration
• Measuring the current state of our customer data: using SQL and Python to measure how many bookings and digital sessions we can link to a known customer, and how complete and up to date our key customer attributes are
• Building a customer data glossary: documenting how different teams define terms such as "active customer" or "customer value", and proposing one shared definition for each
• If time allows, prototyping a self-service dashboard: building a first dashboard for one or two priority use cases, as an early version of our Customer Intelligence portal

You will work closely with a hands-on senior leader in our data team and with our Director of Revenue Intelligence, who will supervise your day-to-day work. At the end of the trainee program, you will present your findings to Digital leadership.

We are seeking a curious analyst who enjoys getting hands-on with data and turning it into clear answers. You are comfortable with SQL, have basic Python skills and can explain your findings clearly to both technical and business colleagues.

Experience with a data visualisation tool (e.g., Power BI or Tableau or Claude Design) and an interest in customer data, data quality or data privacy are seen as an advantage. We also value understanding of how to use AI responsibly with customer data and prior experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude or GitHub Copilot) to speed up coding, analysis or documentation.

Relevant study backgrounds: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Economics or another relevant field.

Duration will be 6 months, from April to the end of September 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance.

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Finnair's Digital Risk & Cyber team helps enable trusted digital business by supporting secure, compliant and resilient digital operations. As a Cyber Engineer Trainee, you will work in a hands-on security analyst role and learn how modern security monitoring turns technical findings into practical risk reduction. You will use our security and posture monitoring capabilities to identify, validate and prioritise risks, vulnerabilities and security events across cloud services, applications, identities and endpoints. Together with experienced specialists and system owners, you will help initiate and follow up mitigation actions that improve Finnair's security posture.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Reviewing security posture and exposure findings: monitoring cloud, application, identity and endpoint environments for vulnerabilities, risky configurations and other security weaknesses.
• Analysing and prioritising findings: validating alerts, gathering relevant context, assessing potential business impact and helping distinguish urgent issues from lower-risk observations.
• Supporting security event analysis: reviewing alerts from security monitoring and the Security Operations Centre, documenting observations and escalating cases that require deeper investigation.
• Coordinating mitigation actions: working with application and platform teams to communicate findings, agree next steps and support the tracking of remediation.
• Following externally reported vulnerabilities: helping assess responsible security reports, collecting technical context and supporting their routing to the right owners.
• Improving analyst practices: helping refine dashboards, reporting, triage criteria, playbooks and documentation so that recurring analysis becomes clearer and more efficient.

You will be part of the Digital Risk & Cyber team and work closely with other security specialists, our Security Operations Centre, and colleagues responsible for applications, cloud platforms, and digital services. Your day-to-day work will be guided by an experienced member of the cyber team. The role is designed to provide practical exposure to security monitoring, risk-based analysis and collaborative remediation in a complex digital environment.

We are seeking a curious and structured learner who enjoys investigating technical information and turning observations into clear next steps. You do not need to be an experienced security analyst. A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, vulnerabilities, cloud services, networks, operating systems or application security will help you get started.

We are looking for:

• Interest in security monitoring, vulnerability management, cloud security or incident analysis
• Ability to analyse information carefully, ask good questions and document conclusions clearly
• Willingness to learn new tools and investigate unfamiliar technical issues
• Confidence to work collaboratively with both technical specialists and product owners
• Basic scripting, query, data analysis or automation skills are considered an advantage

Relevant study backgrounds: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Telecommunications, Information Networks, or another relevant technical field.

Duration will be 6 months, from April to the end of September 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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Would you like to grow your expertise in digital analytics while helping shape the future of Aurinkomatkat’s digital customer experience? In this role, you will contribute to the renewal of our website and mobile application by helping to embed analytics and measurement capabilities into the new digital platforms from the design and development stages onwards.

You will work closely with our development team and Senior Analyst. In this role, you will support the creation of a reliable and scalable measurement foundation and learn to use the resulting data in reporting and analysis to provide insight into customer journeys, support digital business development and enable data-driven decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Supporting digital analytics and measurement development across web and mobile platforms
• Helping define and document analytics events, parameters, and measurement needs
• Collaborating with developers and stakeholders to implement, test, and validate digital measurement
• Supporting data quality, reporting, and visualization using GA4, BigQuery, SQL, and Power BI
• Building your expertise in digital analytics, BigQuery, and Google Cloud while contributing ideas for continuous improvement

We are looking for a curious and motivated trainee with a genuine interest in digital analytics, customer journeys, and digital service development. We hope you are eager to learn new tools and technologies, enjoy working with data, collaborating with others, and turning insights into practical solutions. Fluency in written and spoken English and Finnish is required to succeed in this role. Any previous exposure to tools such as GA4, SQL, BigQuery, Google Tag Manager, or mobile analytics is considered an asset, but is not required.

Relevant study backgrounds: Business, Analytics, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics or another relevant field.

Duration will be 6 months, from April to the end of September 2027.

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Are you passionate about finance, procurement, analytics and emerging technologies? Do you want to help shape how data & AI are used in one of the world's most interesting industries?

We are looking for someone interested in the future of Finance and Procurement, where data, analytics, automation and AI are becoming core capabilities alongside traditional business expertise. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives, while developing valuable skills for your future career. This direction is aligned with the increasing emphasis on analytics, AI, automation and technology capabilities in the future finance function.

As a trainee, you will participate in and lead selected development initiatives across Finance and Procurement. Your assignments will be tailored based on your interests, experience and learning goals.

Potential responsibility areas may include:

• Finance or Procurement data analytics and practical data science applications
• AI and automation use cases within Finance and Procurement
• Power BI dashboard development

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong desire to learn and develop, and a genuine interest in exploring how AI solutions can be applied within Finance or Procurement.

We hope you bring:

• Proactive attitude toward learning and development
• A genuine interest in exploring how AI solutions can be applied and deployed in Finance or Procurement
• Basic understanding of finance or procurement concepts
• An analytical mindset. Familiarity with data analytics tools commonly used in finance or data science is a plus
• Familiarity with data science tools and concepts
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• A keen eye for detail and a structured approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage: Power BI, Excel and data modelling, SQL, Python, Power Automate, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude. Experience with finance, procurement, or other business processes, as well as analytics and reporting, would also be beneficial and support success in this role.

Relevant study backgrounds: Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Technology or another relevant field.

The preferred starting date is April or May 2027; the length of the trainee program will be between 4 to 6 months.

Please note that the hiring process includes a drug test.

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Within Technical Operations, Supply Chain aims to ensure timely availability of spares to ensure airworthiness, through very strong relations with our supply base, and fast and reliable processes and flows. We are continuously evolving the way we plan and execute supply operations, and we are looking for a trainee with strong business acumen, able to contribute to supply, logistics and forwarding operations and to improve consistently its processes. You will be part of a team of experienced logistics professionals, which creates great development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Performing logistics & forwarding activities to meet our maintenance demands, both for our Helsinki hub as well as for other outstations elsewhere
• Visualizing and documenting our logistics and forwarding processes, to enable sustainable process and system improvements
• Participating in improvement initiatives to raise supply chain overall performance level

We are looking for someone with a practical, hands-on approach and eagerness to learn and grow in supply chain, purchasing, and operations. You bring a curious and analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in aviation and its complex supply chain environment. Fluency in written and spoken English and Finnish is required to succeed in this role.

Relevant study backgrounds: Business, Economics, Engineering or another relevant field.

The preferred starting date is April or May 2027; the length of the trainee program will be between 5 to 6 months.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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Finnair Cargo is looking for a trainee to join our Global Sales division in the Marketing & Customer Experience team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international B2B marketing, communications, events, and customer experience development in the air cargo industry. You'll work closely with experienced global sales, marketing and CX professionals and contribute to a variety of projects that support our global sales and customer engagement activities.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Planning and coordinating social media content for Finnair Cargo channels
• Supporting the organization of customer events, trade shows, and internal sales events, including invitations, guest arrangements, and post-event activities
• Assisting with content creation for newsletters, website updates, and Cargo News articles
• Maintaining marketing and customer communication distribution lists and website content
• Creating and maintaining the annual communications and marketing calendar
• Monitoring and reporting marketing KPIs, such as social media, website, and event performance
• Conducting market and competitor research to support marketing planning
• Assisting in photo and video productions and other marketing projects
• Supporting customer experience initiatives and surveys across different customer touchpoints

As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of marketing and customer experience activities, from content creation and digital communications to event management and analytics. You will gain valuable insight into how a global airline cargo business engages customers and supports commercial growth through marketing and customer experience initiatives.

We are seeking a proactive and organized team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in marketing, communications, customer experience, and digital channels. Experience in content creation, social media, event coordination, analytics tools, or AI-assisted content production is considered an advantage. We also value a curious mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

Relevant study backgrounds: Marketing, Communications, Business, International Business, Digital Marketing, Customer Experience Management, or another relevant field.

Duration will be 6 months, from May to the end of October 2027.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance due to the airport operational environment and access requirements associated with certain work tasks.

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Our People & Culture function focuses on supporting all phases of an employee’s journey at Finnair, driving Finnair’s people-related strategic goals as well as ensuring that our people leaders have all the needed capabilities in place to lead and support the development of their people.

Your main responsibilities will include running the trainee program and supporting different P&C teams to deliver people services. As our trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with our P&C teams across different areas.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Planning and organizing trainee program events
• Providing support in compensation and benefits analytics
• Working with a team supporting leaders in daily people matters
• Participation in any other topical projects or developments within Finnair People & Culture

Experience working in HR and knowledge of basic HR processes are considered an advantage. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills and interest in reporting and analytics. We hope you are comfortable moving between ad hoc tasks and more structured, project-based ways of working.

Relevant study backgrounds: Human Resources, Economics, Psychology or another relevant field.

Duration will be 6 months, from April to the end of September 2027.

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Within Technical Operations, Supply Chain aims to ensure timely availability of spares to ensure airworthiness, through very strong relations with our supply base, and fast and reliable processes and flows. We are continuously evolving the way we plan and execute supply operations, and we are looking for a trainee with strong business acumen, able to contribute to purchasing operations and to improve consistently its processes. You will be part of a team of experienced sourcing and purchasing professionals, which creates great development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Performing purchasing activities to meet our maintenance demands
• Visualizing and documenting our sourcing and purchasing processes, to enable sustainable process and systems improvements
• Participating in improvement initiatives to raise supply chain overall performance level

We are looking for someone with a practical, hands-on approach and drive to learn and develop in supply chain, purchasing and operations. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, engages proactively, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is not afraid to ask questions and learn along the way. We hope you have an analytical mindset and willingness to develop in aviation, with its complex supply chain environment. Fluency in written and spoken English and Finnish is required to succeed in this role.

Relevant study backgrounds: Business, Economics, Engineering or another relevant field.

The preferred starting date is April or May 2027; the length of the trainee program will be between 5 to 6 months.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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Looking to launch your career in aviation, sustainability, or commercial analytics? Join Finnair’s Revenue Unit where you’ll work on real-world challenges, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to projects that shape the future of air travel.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team, supporting Fleet, Sustainability, and Alliances teams with opportunities to collaborate with Network and Revenue Management as well as other commercial functions.

What you’ll do:

• Dive into revenue analysis and performance tracking in Alliances
• Support strategic initiatives and commercial planning in Sustainability
• Contribute to fleet optimization and data-driven decision-making
• Work with cross-functional teams on impactful projects

We hope you have an analytical mindset with solid Excel skills, paired with a curious and proactive attitude that drives you to continuously learn and grow. A genuine passion for aviation and commercial strategy will help you thrive in this role and contribute meaningfully to our team’s success.

Relevant study backgrounds: Business, Economics, Engineering or another relevant field.

The preferred starting date is April or May 2027; the length of the trainee program will be between 4 to 6 months.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

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The application period for the Finnair Trainee Program starts around October-November and is open for two weeks.

You can submit your application to the trainee program from our career site. Fill in all the information asked for on the form and attach your CV, cover letter and transcript of records. Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Yes, you can apply for up to two positions. You can choose your preferred field(s) for your trainee period on the application form.

• Our ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed an academic degree within the field of Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant area (typically, our trainees are at least 3rd year students). We require strong communication skills in English and in some positions also in Finnish. During the trainee period, you must be able to work full-time.  
• Please note that depending on the work role, the hiring process may include a pre-employment security clearance, a drug test and/or a pre-employment medical examination.

Below you can view the general timetable for the recruitment process:

Application period starts in the end of the year

1. Video interview in November-December
2. Interview(s) in December-January
3. Selections in January-February

Takeoff – Finnair Trainee Program will start flexibly in spring

The trainee period starts flexibly in spring. However, the starting time can vary depending on the business needs and also your study schedule. The trainee period lasts from 4 to 6 months.

The monthly salary for the trainee period is €3,000. All trainees have the same salary.

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

Depending on your position, you will work around the Finnair campus near Helsinki Airport or in a hybrid work model combining in-office and remote work. Please note that as a trainee, you cannot work solely remotely.

Some trainees have continued to work with us part-time, permanently, or as Master’s Thesis workers after their trainee period.

Yes, you can. However, you must have the right to work and live in Finland during the trainee program without sponsorship from Finnair. If you currently live abroad, you can participate in the interview via Teams.