Early Careers - Students & Graduates

Move Beyond with Cathay Early Careers Graduate Programmes

At Cathay, we are committed to move people forward in life. Our early careers programmes are more than just your first job, they are the gateway to your promising future.

Rooted in our three company values — Thoughtful, Progressive and Can-Do — we empower individuals to take initiative, embrace innovation, and make a meaningful difference. Our early careers programmes are designed to give you hands-on exposure, mentorship and the opportunity to contribute to real projects shaping the future of aviation:

Programme Highlights:

Rotational structure to broaden your understanding across key business areas
Hands-on experience through real-life projects that drive Cathay’s growth and transformation
Coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals to support your personal and professional development
Networking opportunities to build valuable connections with leaders and peers across the organisation
Structured training in both technical and business skills to accelerate your learning and leadership potential

Four Distinct Programmes:

Cargo Graduate Trainee Programme
Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme
Engineering Graduate Trainee Programme
Group Legal and Compliance – Trainee Solicitor Programme

Together, let’s move your career forward and start your journey with Cathay.

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Cargo Graduate Trainee Programme

To be leaders in the skies - rolling out next generation technology for an unrivalled cargo service.

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Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme

A journey to unleash your fullest potential, achieve your aspirations, and go above and beyond with one of the world’s best IT/ Digital teams.

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Engineering Graduate Trainee Programme

To be one of the world's highest performing, customer centric and progressive engineering teams.

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Group Legal and Compliance - Trainee Solicitor Programme

A unique opportunity to develop your legal career with one of Hong Kong's most iconic and globally recognisable brands.

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Move Beyond with Cathay Internship Programmes

At Cathay, we believe in nurturing future leaders who will shape the skies of tomorrow. Our internship programmes are designed for aviation-passionate and driven individuals who aspire to lead in the fields of technology, engineering and aviation.

Our 8-week Internship Programme offers you an exciting and unique opportunity to develop your professional skills in Digital & IT and Engineering field while gaining valuable work experience in the aviation sector to prepare you for a fulfilling career with Cathay.

Programme Highlights:

Hands-on experience through real-life projects that contribute to Cathay’s digital and engineering transformation
Comprehensive training to equip you with essential skills and practical knowledge
Networking opportunities with seasoned professionals, expanding your network and enhancing your career trajectory

Two Distinct Programmes:

Digital & IT internship allows you to leverage cutting-edge technologies within a fast-paced aviation landscape
Engineering internship offers you chance to gain the skills and experience to become a professional aviation engineer

Interns with outstanding performance may be offered a fast track in the selection process when you apply for our Graduate Programmes.

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Digital & IT Internship Programme

Our Digital & IT Internship Programme offers students an exciting and unique opportunity to develop their professional skills with valuable work experience. As a Cathay Intern, you're more than a student — you're a member of our dynamic Digital & IT team.

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Engineering Internship Programme

Our 8-week full time internship programme offers you an unparalleled chance to get your hands on the heart of Cathay’s technical operations and help get your Engineering career off to a flying start.

Applications for 2025 Internship Programme are now closed. Please stay tuned for our updates for the 2026 recruitment cycle.