Summer Internship Programme

For starters, the level of exposure was remarkable. One of the most pleasant surprises was the extent of cross-collaboration throughout the airport community, HKIA is so diversified yet dynamically interconnected. By participating in various meetings and events, I was able to take advantage of precious opportunities to interact with many leaders of the aviation industry and get a taste of what teamwork at the top is like.

Then there was my role as an intern, which far exceeded my expectations. Interns here are tasked with challenging responsibilities. One of my projects was to assess the impacts of a new transit/transfer initiative on passenger flow. From devising evaluation frameworks and collecting data, to interpreting the results and mapping out a way forward, it was very fulfilling to see the project come to fruition.

I enjoyed every second of my summer internship at the AA. If you are looking for an internship with a unique mix of excitement and hands-on-experience, the programme here is perfectly the right choice!

The programme is well designed for interns to gain invaluable exposure to the aviation industry. We were given chances to visit the restricted area, such as the apron and the Integrated Airport Centre, as opposed to just sitting in front of a computer. These were once-in-a-lifetime experiences that helped us understand how such a busy airport operates.

One time, while chatting with my manager at the Airfield Department, I shared that I had always wanted to see how a plane executes a take-off and landing. I was in disbelief when he actually took me to the end of the runway and showed me. I will never forget the moment an A380 landed right in front of me!

In addition, the HR department organised various meaningful workshops to help us better equip ourselves. The highlight was a project carried out with interns from different departments. It was a fun experience working with people from different backgrounds.

This well-structured programme was a fruitful journey for me. I would definitely recommend this programme for those who are looking for a meaningful and unforgettable summer!

I interned in the Retail and Advertising Department and my main duties were to analyse the sales data of the airport online shop as well as to provide new product assortments for millennials. In order to further understand the needs of millennials, I not only read related research, but also conducted interviews with them. I prepared a list of suggestions for my manager to review. At the end, after realising that my suggestions might be adopted, I felt really satisfied about contributing to the company.

Thanks to the wonderful help of my colleagues, I was able to practice learnings and theories from university, and gain a lot of practical working techniques, including workplace communication and interaction skills. My co-workers were all very friendly and kind, and we co-operated well to finish our projects.

This internship programme scheme also provided diversified learning opportunities, including presentation skills and career path workshops as well as airport visits. These experiences ultimately enhanced my understanding of the aviation industry and equipped me to prepare for a future move into the sector.