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About the role

As a Policy Assistant Intern, you will gain practical experience in the work of an aviation association, learning from the Policy Team and the Communications and Events team through involvement in specific projects. With guidance and support from colleagues, you will develop skills in policy research, advocacy and monitoring, learn how ERAA’s working groups are coordinated, and contribute to event preparation and their delivery. The training will help you build your organisational and communication skills while developing an understanding of ERAA’s work and the regional aviation sector.

What you’ll be doing

Policy team support

Monitor relevant EU policy and legislative developments and identify key points;

Undertake research into policy issues relevant to the team’s areas of work;

Contribute to the preparation of briefings, presentations, reports and other materials;

Coordinate stakeholder meetings, events and workshops, including preparation and follow-up;

Prepare meeting agendas, papers, notes and action points;

Assist with stakeholder communications and correspondence;

Support with stakeholder mapping, stakeholder databases and contact information;

Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Policy team.

ERAA support

Assist with other team activities and projects as required.

Your Skills and Qualities

Academic background: law, political sciences, economics, international relations, or similar;

Industry knowledge: genuine interest in aviation, the airline industry and government affairs;

European Institutions knowledge: basic background in the European intuitions and how they work;

Work experience: one year of previous work experience is ideal, but not necessary;

Communication skills: verbal and written fluency in English, additional European languages a bonus;

Organisational ability: comfortable juggling multiple tasks, deadlines and stakeholders in a busy environment;

Attention to detail: thorough and accurate in handling information, finances, and logistics;

Team player: collaborative, flexible, confident working well with different teams and stakeholders;

Tech-savvy: proficient in ERAA platforms and comfortable learning new systems quickly.

About ERAA

The European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) represents a diverse membership of over 50 airlines and more than 150 associate members, including manufacturers, airports, suppliers and aviation service providers from across the aviation sector. At the heart of ERAA’s mission is regional connectivity with our member airlines playing a crucial role in linking Europe’s regions. These connections support social and territorial equality and cohesion and drive economic growth through tourism, investment, business development and job creation.

ERAA’s core function is to advocate for its members by engaging with Europe’s key regulatory institutions. The association works to enhance regional air connectivity, safeguard the competitiveness of European regional aviation and promote both environmental and social responsibility. It also plays a vital role in advancing safety, operational performance and air traffic management. In addition, ERAA facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration through a range of events, working groups, meetings and forums.

More information and the work we do can be found on the ERAA website here: www.eraa.org.

The internship will be based in Brussels and is offered under a Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) for a period of 6 months starting in January 2027.

All applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to ERAA using the EuroBrussels portal only. Closing date for applications is 15 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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