Skyline Traineeship: Economics and Financial Management

EUROCONTROL; Brussel; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance Brussels/Luxembourg

Monthly allowance Brétigny

Monthly allowance Maastricht

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

EUROCONTROL invites aspiring professionals to join the Skyline Traineeship in Economics and Financial Management. Start Spring 2027 (1 April 2027) for a 6‑month period, with potential extension to 12 months.

Trainees work across multiple European sites including Brussels, Brétigny-sur-Orge, Luxembourg and Maastricht. The programme offers real‑world finance experience, regular feedback, mentoring, and networking in an international aviation environment, with allowances, travel reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a post-secondary educational qualification (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD).
• Interest in finance, economics, or business analytics with analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial analysis and reporting, collecting and analysing data and presenting findings.
• Support budget preparation and monitoring, track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist internal audit activities, conduct research, perform testing, summarize findings in reports.
• Help end users with cloud-based finance applications, perform user role analysis and registration processes.
• Participate in project management activities, assist with planning, monitoring, and coordination.
• Support general Finance operations.

Skills

Finance

Economics

Business analytics

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

Post-secondary/University studies in finance/economics/business analytics

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Properties

• Type of traineeship: Skyline Traineeship: Economics and Financial Management
• Location: Brussels / Brétigny-sur-Orge / Luxembourg / Maastricht
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties
• Directorate/Service: Various
• Start: Spring 2027 (1 April 2027)
• Duration: 6 months, with the possibility to extend to a total of 12 months
• Publication date: 05/10/2026
• Closing date: 01/11/2026

Are you passionate about finance, accounting, economics, or business analytics? EUROCONTROL invites aspiring professionals to join our dynamic team for a traineeship experience like no other. We offer a unique opportunity to delve into your chosen field within the aviation industry.

Your team

Join a diverse and dedicated team at EUROCONTROL, the pan-European, civil-military organisation that is dedicated to supporting European aviation. Collaborate with experts from various backgrounds and contribute to the organisation’s mission of ensuring safe and efficient air traffic management across Europe.

Your role

Purpose of the traineeship

At EUROCONTROL, we believe in empowering young talents by providing hands-on training experiences that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice. Our traineeship offers you the chance to apply and enhance your skills in a real-world setting, setting the stage for a successful career in your chosen field.

What You Can Expect

• Engage in real-life tasks and responsibilities that challenge and develop your skills.
• Receive regular feedback and guidance to support your growth and learning.
• Expand your professional network by collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Immerse yourself in an international environment where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Main learning objectives & tasks

• Assisting in financial analysis and reporting, involving collecting and analysing financial data, preparing reports, and presenting findings to support decision-making processes.
• Supporting budget preparation and monitoring by helping develop budget plans, tracking expenditures, and identifying areas for cost-saving opportunities.
• Assisting in internal audit activities by conducting research and analysis, participating in interviews, performing audit testing, identifying improvement opportunities, and summarising findings in well-structured workpapers and reports.
• Offering assistance and support to end users for various cloud-based finance applications, aiding in user role analysis, registration processes, and resolving issues related to master data management.
• Participating in project management activities, including assisting with project planning, monitoring progress, and coordinating tasks to ensure timely project completion.
• Supporting general Finance operations.

Desired duration

The traineeship runs for a duration of 6 months, starting in Spring 2027, with the Skyline Traineeship Programme start date on 1 April 2027. The traineeship may be extended for up to a total of 12 months.

Your profile

We are looking for motivated individuals who:

• Are pursuing or have recently completed post-secondary or university studies in finance, economics, business management, business analytics or a related field;
• Possess strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Have a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn;
• Have knowledge or motivation to learn relevant software tools, including Microsoft Office and finance and information management tools, as well as data visualisation tools like Power BI if needed;
• Are interested in aviation and have a desire to make a positive impact on the industry;
• Enjoy working in a multinational and multicultural environment;
• Share our corporate behaviours, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.

Our offer

The Skyline Traineeship Programme provides successful candidates with the following benefits:

• Valuable and highly marketable work experience ranging from 6 to 12 months with a leading international organisation.
• A monthly allowance tailored to living costs* at our sites of:
  • 1,350.00 EUR for trainees based in Brussels and Luxembourg;
  • 1,613.25 EUR for trainees based in Brétigny;
  • 1,547.10 EUR for trainees based in Maastricht.
• Please note that the allowances for Brétigny and Maastricht are subject to the cost-of-living weightings which are updated annually.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses to taking up your traineeship, where appropriate, as well as any visa costs incurred by non-EU nationals.
• 2 days of leave per month.
• Up to 50% of teleworking per month with the approval of your mentor.
• A rich learning and mentoring environment, including hands-on training and on-the-job experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor.
• An active and highly welcoming Trainee Community which organises numerous social events.
• A rich traineeship programme structure offering ample learning opportunities to gain insights into EUROCONTROL's operations and functions, including presentations and visits to other sites for enhanced learning experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for any of our traineeship, you must comply with all of the following conditions:

• Nationality: You must be a national of one of the EUROCONTROL or ECAC Member States ;
• Education: You are currently studying for a post-secondary educational qualification (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level). If you have graduated, the traineeship must start within one year after your date of graduation.
• Language skills: Our working languages are English and French. To do a traineeship, you will need to have a good command of English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of French is a great asset, but not always a must.
• No previous traineeships longer than 6 months at EUROCONTROL: Individuals with previous traineeships at EUROCONTROL lasting less than 6 months are eligible to apply. If you have completed a traineeship for less than 6 months previously, you may still undertake a second traineeship for up to a total duration of 12 months, including the previous traineeship.

Useful Information

• The selection and interview phase will take place in December and January.
• All candidates will be informed of the outcome by late February, regardless of the result.
• This opportunity falls under the traineeship rules.
• Further information on the Skyline Traineeship Programme can be found on the website .
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity .