Discover the practical side of aviation

Internships and student jobs

At DFS, we ensure safety in the sky and at airports. All of our divisions and departments work closely together to achieve this, offering an exciting environment for you to gain practical professional experience. Whether with an internship or as a student working during their studies, you will work with us actively and gain a deep insight into the diverse and fascinating world of air traffic control.

Ready for take-off?
Then become a member of our close-knit team now:

Job vacancies

Work with us to ensure safety in the sky

With us, you will be an integral part of the team and will be making a contribution to safe air traffic. You will be entrusted with relevant duties of your own, as well as assuming more and more responsibility. You will be in close contact with your colleagues, who will provide both guidance and support.

What we can offer students during their studies

Internship

  • 3–6 months

  • €1,000 pay

  • As a compulsory or a voluntary internship

Working students (studentische Aushilfskraft)

  • Ideally 6-24 months

  • up to 20 hours per week

  • remuneration: from €13 per hour

Mandatory station of the legal clerkship

  • Third mandatory station in administration

  • offering insights into airspaces, flight procedures, law, European regulations and much more

  • Minimum availability: 3 months

  • Applications: submit by e-mail to recht@dfs.de

You can get an initial feel for aviation in these areas

  • IT: Gain fascinating insights into our multifaceted IT units, such as software development, our central IT operations, and IT consulting for our specialist divisions. Learn about our future DFS cloud infrastructure and assist with the operation/maintenance and product management of all applications.

  • Engineering: Get to know our various fields, such as air traffic control technology, infrastructure, simulations, research & development, and many more.

  • Corporate/management: Support us in our varied management areas, such as group communications, corporate development, HR, accounting, business analysis, etc.

  • Aviation: Find out more about our safety management and other exciting divisions such as operational performance & development.

Your sky-high benefits

  • Barbecue area, table tennis, table football, pool table and football pitch

    at the Campus in Langen

  • Personalised support

    by a training team with hands-on experience

  • 38.5-hour work week

    with flexitime

  • Company parties and events

    our focus is on people

  • LANGEN

    Good accessibility with public transport

    with dedicated S-Bahn commuter rail station

  • Subsidised Deutschland-Ticket

    for an environmentally friendly travel

  • Own company restaurant & cafeteria

    at many sites

  • Remote work

    possible upon agreement

  • Employee discounts

    Corporate Benefits portal for discounts & discounted tourism portals

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"I was part of the team right from the outset and immediately felt at home. The team spirit and the warmth with which I was received made a big difference to me."

Alissa Wagner, former HR development intern

Open for planning your career path

  • Besides gaining practical experience, doing an internship or working during studies at DFS is always designed to provide you with professional orientation.

  • We are keen to discover where your talents and skills lie, as well as to offer you a career perspective.

  • You have the opportunity to write your thesis with us or join us after completing your studies, for example as a trainee.

What we are looking for

Prerequisite

  • Studying at a standard university or university of applied science

  • At least in your 2nd semester

Subjects

  • Electrical engineering / telecommunications / high-frequency engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Aerospace engineering

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Combined business and engineering degrees

  • Business studies, psychology or social sciences

Personal characteristics

  • Open

  • Curious

  • Desire to broaden your horizons

  • Passionate about aviation

Your future: safety in the sky

Your application documents

  • Cover letter: What motivates you to join us and when would you like to start?

  • CV: What have you done so far?

  • Letters of reference / transcripts: Please send us the last two, ideally the last four, school transcripts/reports.

How the selection process works

  • Step 1: virtual meeting

  • Step 2: On-site meeting

To the job market

Do you have questions about what we can offer current students?

Then, please get in touch with:

Laura Hoffmann and Julia Kops
HR applicant management for students

studierende@dfs.de

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