Intern Cargo

Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months extendable to 11 months

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!

About the team you are joining

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents over 300 airlines, accounting for 83% of global air traffic. Within IATA, the Cargo team plays a pivotal role in supporting the industry’s transformation through digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Air cargo is a cornerstone of global trade, moving over $6 trillion worth of goods annually. Yet, the industry faces growing complexity: fragmented data ecosystems, evolving safety and security regulations, sustainability demands, and the need for greater supply chain visibility. To address these, IATA is leading initiatives that leverage data science, digital standards, and industry collaboration.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to this transformation by helping IATA and its members better understand and act on the data that underpins air cargo operations and market dynamics.

What your day would be like

1. Data Landscape Assessment & Gap Analysis
Together with relevant teams, from an air cargo business perspective analyze current air cargo data sources (e.g., tonnage, rates, capacity, routes) and identify missing or incomplete data points.
Proactively detect data gaps that hinder understanding of market dynamics or regulatory impacts.
2. Data Campaign Structuring
Design and propose data acquisition campaigns to fill identified gaps, including sourcing strategies, validation methods, and timelines.
Evaluate potential external data providers or partnerships to enrich IATA’s data ecosystem.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., business development, operations, finance, data engineering) to understand their data needs.
Translate business questions into specific data requirements and sourcing strategies.
Present findings and proposals to stakeholders, articulating the value of new data.
4. Insight Generation & Visualization
Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data using modern analytics tools.
Build models, dashboards, wireframes or mock-ups to visualize trends and explain the impact of key market factors (e.g., regulatory changes, trade disruptions).
Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations.
5. Continuous Learning & Contribution
Stay informed on trends in air cargo, data strategy, and global trade.
Actively contribute to team discussions and ongoing digital cargo initiatives.

We would love to hear from you if

Currently pursuing or recently completed (less then 12 months) a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, or Power BI.
Excellent research and communication skills, with the ability to explain data needs and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with data concepts (e.g., data quality, governance, sourcing) and project management principles.
Interest in the aviation, logistics, or international trade sectors is a strong plus.
Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, international environment.

Travel Required: N