2024 Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme

Role Introduction

Cathay Pacific has always placed great emphasis on the training and personal development of its people and we are proud of the Digital and IT Graduate Trainee programme. This programme is designed to provide trainees with a concrete professional  foundation by having rotations through an extensive range of core Information Technology and Digital disciplines and Business departments.

The programme aims to embrace a structured development framework for the new joiners in developing professional skills and the opportunities to gain knowledge of our airline business. The selected candidate will have excellent opportunities to create and deliver innovative solutions that bring competitive advantages to the airline.

After successful completion of the programme, the Digital and IT Graduate Trainee will continue an exciting career pursuing their personal career aspirations in professional specialized streams within Cathay Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Cathay Pacific’s Information Technology, Digital Transformation and the organisation; its purpose, structure, strategy, values and drivers 
• Accomplish all learning objectives and pass the assessment on the learning objectives for each placement rotation
• Build a broad understanding of the core airline systems and applications 
• Acquire a profound understanding of specific airline business functions and business processes through rotations in business units
• Undertake assigned tasks as delegated by mentor or leads depending on the team projects and responsibilities
• Gain knowledge of frontline operation through hands-on experience in Tech Lounge on face-to-face customer service
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams for software projects that apply Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies 
• Apply software development best practices, standards, frameworks, governances and knowledge areas like Vendor management and Quality management for application developments
• Contribute innovations and new ideas to leverage technology as an enabler to create competitive advantage for the airline
• Assist on ad hoc tasks where required

Requirements

• 2024 graduate with a Bachelor degree or above; Or graduate before 2024 with maximum 2 years of working experience (Digital / IT-related degree would be an advantage
• Right to work in Hong Kong (IANG or TTPS visa holders are welcomed)
• Outstanding academic results or credential is desirable 
• Passion for aviation and a career in the IT/ Digital field
• High learning agility, good initiator and self-driver for career progression
• Goal-oriented and able to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to cope with a dynamic, diversified and multicultural working environment
• Team player and able to work independently and cross-functionally
• Business acumen and ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving and influencing ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; Able to speak in English, preferred communication skills also in Cantonese and Putonghua

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.