Apprentice
Independent, creative and future oriented; the best way to describe this internship! Do you want to help put the Data, Transformation & Continuous Improvement (DTCI) department within Component Services (CS) on the map, and make a real impact on how the team collaborates and communicates? This department is responsible for executing all change and transformation initiatives within CS. Internal communication is essential to making this a success. Are you excited by supporting projects, coming up with creative communication ideas, and working to align CS employees? Then this may be the internship for you.
What will you do?
Your tasks will include:
Main focus - Project Support:
- Coordinating weekly project and program updates for the CS management team - this includes scheduling regular updates, managing the calendar invites, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities;
- Assisting in monthly strategy progress reviews – gathering input from across the business and preparing presentation materials;
- Providing support to the change managers on the transformation initiatives or projects they are working on, such as creating project communications/plannings, taking meeting minutes, facilitate project meetings…
Internal Communication:
- Setting up and maintaining internal communication for the DTCI team by writing texts for the weekly CS newsletter;
- Improve internal communication within the team to increase team cohesion;
- Documenting team processes, such as onboarding of new colleagues;
- Assisting in organizing internal team meetings and events.
Where do you land?
You will land at Schiphol-East, in Hangar 14 to be precise. This is one of the two locations of Component Services, which is part of KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M), KLM’s maintenance division. Together with Air France Industries (AFI), KLM E&M is a leading player in the global aircraft maintenance industry. In addition to maintaining the KLM and Air France fleet, KLM E&M and AFI service the aircraft, engines, and components of around 200 customers worldwide. You will work at Component Services, the unit responsible for maintaining components and ensuring component availability for both Air France KLM and external clients. The team you will be working with is international, with colleagues from different backgrounds and a wide range of ages. This creates a dynamic environment with lots of opportunities for cross-generational learning and exchanging perspectives.
Your profile
Dutch-speaking HBO- or WO-Bachelor or master students who are passionate about communications and project management. You are proactive, eager to learn, and see feedback as an opportunity to grow. Further, you are strong in communication, and not afraid to share your opinion and advice. Examples of relevant fields of studies are business administration, communication, marketing. This is a working internship.
You are:
- Able to work independently but enjoy collaborating in a team setting
- A self-starter with a strong personality who likes new challenges
- A natural writer, and you enjoy making vlogs and/or videos
- Organised and have great time-management abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva)
- A Dutch speaker. Due to the activities of this internship, this is a pre-requisite.
- You are registered in a Dutch educational institution during the entire internship period
- You are available from the end of May/ September 1st for 4-5 days a week, for minimum period for at least 6 to 9 months.
What do we offer
KLM offers you a highly instructive experience in a dynamic organisation in which you will play an important role. You can develop yourself considerably during this internship, both personally and professionally. In addition, this internship offers you the opportunity to build up your network, as you will be working with many different KLM employees!
Another advantage of a internship at KLM is the KLM Taxibaan association run by and for interns. This association expands your network and organises fun events and interesting excursions within the KLM organisation. There is also a internship allowance.
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Ready for your next destination?
Then don't wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 03/22/2026! You don't need to write a cover letter; during your application we will ask you some specific questions. You will be notified within two weeks of the closing date of the vacancy.Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application.
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If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact our recruiter Lize or hiring manager Robbin!This job has the following ID number: 21449