Intern Standardization Participation

International Air Transport Association (IATA); Madrid; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Madrid is offering an internship in the Standardization Participation team. You will contribute to advancing the Agency Participation agenda and work under senior management across a multinational team.

You will analyze changes to SOPs, support AMS development, and help draft communications on ISO9001 and business continuity. A recent degree in data analytics or related field is preferred, with strong English skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Positive mindset and willingness to learn and contribute.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn from ONE Agency Participation team across locations to collect, analyze and execute changes to SOPs on the IATA Business Process Tool.
• Assist backlog of AMS development and enhancements, and conduct complaints analysis.
• Participate in Agency Management System development and enhancements.
• Draft communications and updates on ISO9001 Certification, open audit items, and Business Continuity Plan.
• Engage in departmental projects and perform analytical work.
• Support administrative and reporting tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Data Analytics or related

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

Employment Type: Internship

Contract Duration: 6 months

About The Team You Are Joining

Based in Madrid and under the mentorship of the Assistant Manager and Senior Manager for Standardization Participation, the Intern for IATA Standardization Participation will play a crucial role in advancing the Agency Participation agenda.

The Participation Team consists of 31 team members from 10 different nationalities (75% Female and 25% Male) located in Madrid, Beijing, and Singapore. The Team manages, the IATA Agency Program, a global program designed to facilitate the secure distribution of airline tickets and airwaybills through a network of accredited locations. We proudly serve around 59,000 Travel Agents and 20,000 Cargo Agents worldwide.

The Agency Program is governed by a set of established resolutions, rules and procedures adopted by the Conference to uphold industry standards and practices.

If you are passionate about the airline industry and eager to enhance your expertise, don't miss the opportunity to join us!

What Your Day Would Be Like

• Learn from and collaborate with ONE Agency Participation team across all locations to collect, analyze and execute all changes to departmental SOPs on the IATA Business Process Tool;
• Assist the team with backlog of AMS (Agency Management System) development and enhancements, as well as complaints analysis;
• Learn and participate in the Agency Management System development and enhancements;
• Support the team with the drafting of communications and updates regarding topics such as ISO9001 Certification, open audit items, Business Continuity Plan, operational logs, etc.;
• Participate in departmental projects and initiatives, and perform analytical work;
• Support the team with administrative and reporting tasks as required.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• A recently obtained (less than 12 months) University/Master's degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken);
• Ability to work in a multicultural team;
• Positive mindset and willing to learn and contribute;
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office; CRM knowledge (Salesforce) and use of other applications such as SAP will be an asset.

Travel Required: N

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/ . We are looking forward to hearing from you!