Airport Planner Trainee

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain
Kickstart your career in airport planning and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable air transport.
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.
Collaboration is in our DNA. Our Aviation team is directly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future, working closely with operators, developers, investors, airlines, and regulators. We develop both long-term strategic master plans and mid-term capital investment plans for both regulated and non-regulated airport assets.

The Opportunity
Launch your career in airport planning and contribute to projects that shape the future of air travel. This traineeship offers hands-on experience, collaborating with our expert Aviation team in Madrid. You’ll play a key role in supporting airport consulting and infrastructure planning and design projects, gaining valuable industry exposure and developing essential skills.

As an Airport Planner Trainee at Arup, you will:

- Collaborate in current planning projects: Master plans, masterplans and functional designs, capacity/demand studies, infrastructure investment analysis, operability studies, etc.
- Contribute to airport planning projects: geometric configuration of the airfield, passenger terminal, accesses, and support facilities.
- Perform static and dynamic simulations within airport subsystems, using industry-standard software.
- Participate in the development of proposals for both public and private clients, gaining valuable business development experience.

Does this role inspire you?
We are looking for someone that is passionate about airports and innovative consulting solutions. Ideally, you’ll bring:

- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Master in Aeronautical Engineering, or a similar field.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- User/intermediate level proficiency in design software such as Auto CAD or Micro Station.
- Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English skills.

Bonus points if you have:

- Experience in other representation tools such as:

o GIS, EFM, Rhino graphic representation software.
o Avi PLAN from Transoft or similar.

- Knowledge of:

o Data analysis software such as Power BI or similar.
o Capacity simulation software for airport subsystems such as CAST from ARC or ARCPORT from Transoft.

- Previous Experience in the sector
- Organization skills, communication skills (both verbal and written) and business vision.

Conditions

- Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University
- Immediate incorporation
- Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship)
- Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student
- Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.

How to apply for the internship?
To apply for this internship, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

- Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Arup is, according to the ranking of Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, one of the best companies to work in Spain in 2024. Thanks to our flexibility policies, Forbes magazine has selected us as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain in 2024.
We adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity of the Generation and Talent Observatory promoted by the 50Plus Think Tank Association, committing ourselves to equal opportunities regardless of age.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact beatriz.estefania@arup.com. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?