2027 Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme (HK & GBA)

Cathay Pacific Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific Group invites high-potential final-year students and recent graduates to join the Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme. Trainees will rotate across core IT and Digital disciplines at our Hong Kong headquarters and the Greater Bay Area, gaining hands-on experience and building industry knowledge.

Participants will work on diverse teams, develop practical skills, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive competitive advantage within Cathay.

Qualifications

• Final year students or recent graduates with a Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline. Digital/IT-related degree would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required for Hong Kong; in the GBA, fluency in English and Putonghua.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Cathay’s Digital & IT Department and the organisation – purpose, structure, strategy, values and drivers.
• Acquire knowledge and learning objectives across IT and Digital teams, including Solution Centre, Infrastructure & Security, Business Digitalisation, Data Analytics, and Strategy & Planning.
• Gain exposure to core airline systems and applications development, infrastructure, digital initiatives and analytics through frontline IT Service Centre operations.
• Apply technical best practices, standards, and governance frameworks to support digital initiatives and contribute to Cathay’s digital leadership.
• Contribute innovative ideas and leverage emerging technologies to create competitive advantages for the airline.
• Take ownership of organising the Cathay Hackathon – end-to-end planning, communications, logistics, and leading a junior team in the second year.

Skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Cross-cultural openness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline

Digital/IT-related degree advantageous

Job description

About The Programme

Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to provide trainees with a concrete professional foundation through rotations across core Information Technology (IT) and Digital disciplines in our Hong Kong headquarters and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

About The Programme

Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to provide trainees with a concrete professional foundation through rotations across core Information Technology (IT) and Digital disciplines in our Hong Kong headquarters and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Through a well-defined development framework, trainees will gain hands‑on experience, build industry knowledge, and develop the skills needed to deliver innovative solutions that drive competitive advantage.

Programme Tracks and Career Path

The programme offers two distinct tracks:

Hong Kong

Based in Cathay’s Hong Kong headquarters, with graduates continuing their long‑term careers in Hong Kong during and upon programme completion. The employment relationship will be with Cathay Pacific Airways Hong Kong.

GBA

Based in the Greater Bay Area office, with graduates developing their long‑term careers in the GBA during and after the programme. The employment relationship will be established with our GBA office.

During the programme, trainees in both tracks will still have opportunities to rotate across offices in Hong Kong and the GBA to gain broader exposure and experience. Candidates should apply with a clear preference, and final placement will be aligned with business needs and confirmed during the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the Cathay’s Digital & IT Department and the organisation – purpose, structure, strategy, values and drivers
• Acquire in-depth knowledge and accomplish learning objectives across diverse teams in IT and Digital, including Solution Centre, Infrastructure & Security, Business Digitalisation, Data Analytics, and Strategy & Planning
• Build broad exposure to core airline systems and applications development, infrastructure, digital initiatives and analytics, and gain practical experience through frontline operations at the IT Service Centre
• Apply technical best practices, standards, and governance frameworks to support digital initiatives and contribute to the success of Cathay’s digital leadership
• Contribute innovative ideas and leverage emerging technologies to create competitive advantages for the airline
• Take full ownership of organising the Cathay Hackathon - our flagship annual corporate event open to the public - including end-to-end planning, internal and external communications, stakeholder and logistics management, as well as leading a junior team in the second year throughout the preparation cycle.

Qualifications / Experience

• Final year students or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation) with a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline. Digital / IT-related degree would be an advantage.
• Right to Work Requirements by Location
• Hong Kong: Must have the right to work in Hong Kong. Eligible visa holders are also welcome, including via the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) and Immigration Arrangements for Non-Local Graduates (IANG)
• GBA: Must meet local work authorisation requirements and be open to occasional travel to Hong Kong headquarters and other GBA offices
• Strong academic performance
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required for Hong Kong. For the Greater Bay Area, fluency in both English and Putonghua is required
• Excellent problem-solving and influencing skills, with business acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work as a team
• Goal-oriented, high learning agility and self-driver for career progression
• Passion for aviation and a career in the Digital / IT field

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.