Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme

This graduate programme is designed for candidates with a passion for technology and aviation, offering an unparalleled start to a fulfilling career at Cathay Pacific. At no other point in history have we had this much technology at our fingertips. With IT and Digital going hand in hand, it provides us with the power to transform every aspect of the business digitally and help drive Cathay Pacific forward. Graduate Trainees will have the chance to work with the latest technologies in major IT & Digital projects; and the opportunity to drive digital initiatives and crunch data to derive insights in Digital.

Join us now to create visible impact on airline operations and deliver quality experience to our customers.

Rotation@CX

Over the course of two years, you will receive well-rounded learning by completing multiple rotations across various streams, allowing you to experience our broad IT & Digital functions first-hand and explore where your strengths and interests lie.

Application Solutions – Deliver value to the business with state-of-the-art technologies by contributing to business analysis, system analysis, application design or development in Agile or Waterfall projects

Digital – Drive transformation digital initiatives, participate in formulating digital strategies and data analysis to derive insights

Infrastructure & operations – Provide seamless infrastructure & operations by participating in modernization on our infrastructure including networks, clouds, workplace; and apply IT best practices, standards, frameworks and governance to IT operations

Business – Rotate to areas outside IT, such as Customer Experience & Design, Lean and other business departments.

Career@CX

Training, mentorship & development

Your development and growth are at the heart of the programme. Throughout the two years, you will be continuously supported via on-the-job training, performance management processes and one-on-one mentorship by our senior IT managers.

You will also receive on-going opportunities to build networks throughout the business, interact with senior managers and collaborate with IT & Digital specialists from various disciplines. The valuable connections you build with some of the brightest minds in the business and the broad professional skill set you gain will set you up for a long-lasting and successful career at Cathay Pacific.

Innovation

You will be empowered to put forth your own ideas and materialise them through innovation projects. Through workshops that help you think outside the box, guidance from our design, development and business experts, and support from senior managers, the programme could enable you to create a product that generates business value for the airline.

The first of the innovation projects available to the public, the Cathay Moments app, was released in December 2016. Sparked from boredom while waiting for the plane at the gate, Cathay Moments now helps travellers create a more memorable and rewarding experience when they travel. From the product proposition to the coding to the creation of the app’s unique Cathay stickers, the app is developed and supported entirely by our Graduate Trainees.

As new features continue to be rolled out to Cathay Moments, the programme continues to cultivate innovative ideas that could shape the travel experience.

Career Development

 Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be qualified as an IT or Digital specialist and within our Solutions, Digital or Infrastructure and Operations teams. We will endeavour to place you in an area that aligns with your interests and path your career into roles such as solution analyst, solution architect, infrastructure engineer, digital analyst or project manager.

What are we looking for?

• You have a right of abode in Hong Kong
• You have a genuine in exploiting technology to create an impact for the airline and our customers
• You have the business acumen and excellent analytical skills
• You have strong problem-solving and influencing skills
• You have high learning agility, good initiator and passion to succeed
• You can cope with a dynamic, diversified and multi-cultural working environment
• You are a team player and able to work independently and cross-functionally

Education 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education qualifications) in IT or Engineering disciplines, or any related discipline that demonstrates your exposure to technology
• You have strong academic results

Language 

• Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is preferred but not required

Swire Management Programme

The objective of the Swire Management Programme is to develop high performance, high potential individuals into business leaders who share a common set of values. On the Programme, you’ll have the option to explore different industries, functions, countries and cultures while having the flexibility to hone your skills and gain experience in the areas that interest you most. With frequent job rotations and extensive training and development support, you’ll never stop learning.

What we offer

• Job rotations - Whether you have ambitions to become CEO of one of our companies, an industry expert or functional expert, we’ll work with you to tailor your development on the Programme. Every few years, you’ll experience job rotations which will be driven by business needs, but also take into consideration your preferences and aspirations. In the first 5 years the rotations may be quite frequent but as the roles become bigger you will spend more time in the role. Depending on the Operating Company you work in, the type of roles that you’ll get exposure to and the geographic mobility will vary. Opportunities to move across operating companies are also available.

• Training and development - We offer a comprehensive mix of experiential leadership training, industry-specific technical skills training, and individualised functional and language training. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend training at renowned business schools such as INSEAD in Singapore and France. You’ll benefit from mentoring by our senior leaders who will provide you with an objective, independent and unbiased source of support and guidance. You’ll also have a dedicated Career Coach who will support you as you work towards your career aspirations. We also have rigorous Development Centres and 360 assessments in place to enable your development and success.

• Career progression - For the first three years, you’ll be a Management Trainee and, thereafter, provided you have what it takes, you will become a Swire Management Programme Executive. The stronger your performance and potential, the faster you will progress on our Programme. We encourage and promote a high performance culture, with rewards and recognition in place to differentiate.

• Compensation and benefits - The Swire Management Programme offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a monthly starting salary of HKD31,000. If you're based in Hong Kong, you will be provided with company housing for the first three years or a cash allowance of HKD12,500. You’ll then receive a cash allowance in subsequent years. If you're based outside Hong Kong, you will be provided with company housing or a cash allowance. We also offer a leave passage allowance, an attractive bonus, medical coverage, a retirement benefit scheme and additional perks unique to Swire!

What we look for

• You have the business and commercial acumen, as well as the ambition, to develop into a senior leader with Swire.
• Strong initiative and enterprise.
• Geographic mobility will be expected. Swire Management Programme Executives will spend most of their time working in HKSAR and the Chinese mainland but may also be required to work in other countries where our businesses operate. The extent of travel outside HKSAR will depend on which industry/operating company you work in.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
• Strong leadership potential and interpersonal skills, a good team player.
• Culturally sensitive and quickly adaptable to new roles and situations.
• Strong academic track record: you have or are expecting an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2.1/GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; and a high level of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (minimum HKDSE 5, TOEFL 80, TOEIC 750 or equivalent).
• Other language skills are an advantage, especially Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese).
•  Previous work experience, internships and overseas experience are a plus.

For further programme details and to apply, please visit leadership.swire.com