Digital & IT Graduate Trainee: Rotations, Hackathon Lead

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific invites graduates and final-year students to join its 2027 Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Trainees will rotate across IT and Digital disciplines, gaining hands-on experience at the HK headquarters and GBA offices to build a solid professional foundation.

The programme emphasizes exposure to airline systems, infrastructure, and analytics, with opportunities to lead innovative tech initiatives and participate in Cathay Hackathon

Qualifications

• Final year students or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation) with a bachelor's degree or higher. Digital / IT-related degree would be an advantage.
• Hong Kong: Must have the right to work in Hong Kong. TTPS and IANG accepted; GBA: open to travel and local authorisation.
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; GBA requires English and Putonghua.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Cathay’s Digital & IT Department: purpose, structure, strategy, values and drivers.
• Acquire knowledge across IT and Digital teams including Solution Centre, Infrastructure & Security, and Data Analytics.
• Build exposure to core airline systems and applications development, infrastructure, digital initiatives and analytics.
• Apply technical best practices and governance frameworks to support digital initiatives.
• Contribute innovative ideas and leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage.
• Take ownership of organising Cathay Hackathon end-to-end, including planning, communications, logistics, and leading a junior team.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Cathay Pacific invites graduates and final-year students to join its 2027 Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Trainees will rotate across IT and Digital disciplines, gaining hands-on experience at the HK headquarters and GBA offices to build a solid professional foundation.

The programme emphasizes exposure to airline systems, infrastructure, and analytics, with opportunities to lead innovative tech initiatives and participate in Cathay Hackathon