Management Traineeships

KLM has been pioneering within aviation and the Dutch economy for over a century. We owe this drive for innovation largely to innovative, inspiring leadership. You can be part of the next generation of blue leaders. During our two-year traineeships, you will develop at lightning speed, both personally and professionally. You can choose from four tracks. Which track will suit you best?

The selection process for the Management Traineeship consists of the following steps

Registering via the website
Online assessment (three test components)
Recording a personal video message
Selection interview
Offline assessment day
Offer

Inhouse Day

Are you curious about what life as a Management Trainee at KLM is like? Then sign up for KLM’s inhouse day!

During this interactive afternoon, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our traineeship. You’ll meet inspiring speakers from the organization and have conversations with both current and former trainees who have already taken exciting steps within KLM. They will openly share their experiences, challenges, and successes.

This session offers plenty of opportunities to ask your questions, expand your network, and really get a feel for KLM’s atmosphere. We’ll wrap up the day with a pleasant lunch or drinks, giving you the chance to chat informally with trainees and colleagues.

How does it work?

Sign up via the link below;
Indicate which track you are applying for;
Answer a few questions;
After that, you’ll hear whether you have been invited.

*There are limited spots available. Depending on the number of responses, you may be invited for the day.

Sign up

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact klmtraineeships@klm.com.

In the video below, current trainees describe their 'journey' within KLM.

The perks of a Traineeship within KLM

influence the choice of your assignments, possibly with international scope
tracks that boost your personal leadership, aviation knowledge, skills, and network
intensive guidance from your assignment lead and mentor
extensive familiarisation support from your buddy
every Friday you work on your development with other trainees
introduction to Air France in Paris and a flight working as cabin attendant

Our traineeships

For two years, you will follow an intensive development programme focused on personal leadership. In total, you complete four assignments. Along the way, you will also get to know KLM, our strategy, working environment, and our partners. In addition, you'll spend a lot of time with other trainees with whom you will have sessions, peer reviews, get-togethers, and events. All this makes the KLM traineeship one of the best places to build your leadership skills, professional development, and network.