InternAVIA by EWS

PM Internship Scheme 2024 Aligned

Aviation Internship
in India — 2026

India's most structured airport internship programme. Work at 67+ airports for 3–6 months, earn an industry certificate, and land a permanent aviation role.

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67+

Partner airports

3–6 mo

Programme duration

1

University partner

✓

PM Scheme aligned

Programme benefits

What you get from the internship

Live airport experience

Real shifts inside an operating airport — not a classroom simulation.

EWS industry certificate

Recognised by aviation employers across India. Shared digitally on programme completion.

Real placement pathway

Built to convert strong interns into permanent aviation roles, with top performers recommended for hire.

Supervisor mentoring

Dedicated airport supervisor tracks your progress and submits a 5-dimension assessment.

PM Internship Scheme stipend

A monthly government stipend under the PM Internship Scheme to your Aadhaar-linked bank account, where eligible.

Flexible 3 or 6 month tracks

Choose the duration that fits your academic calendar. Both tracks include the full programme.

Work areas

What you'll do at the airport

InternAVIA covers six live operational areas. Your primary area is assigned based on the airport and batch.

Passenger Services

Check-in counters, boarding gates, passenger assistance, documentation verification.

Meet & Assist

VIP and VVIP passenger handling, immigration escort, lounge transfers, protocol services.

Airport Lounges

Lounge operations, F&B coordination, business traveller experience management.

Baggage Services

Baggage drop, lost & found, oversized luggage, arrival baggage coordination.

Customer Service

Passenger complaint resolution, special services (PRM, unaccompanied minors), helpdesk.

Operations Support

Departure/arrival briefings, gate management, inter-terminal coordination.

Who can apply

Eligibility for the aviation internship

  • Enrolled in or graduated from aviation, BBA, hospitality, tourism, or related programme
  • Age 18–26 (PM Internship Scheme criteria)
  • Physically fit for shift-based airport work
  • Basic English communication (Hindi is a plus)
  • Willing to relocate to assigned airport city
  • Aadhaar card and bank account (for stipend processing)

Application process

5 steps from application to airport

01

Submit application

Register at internavia.ews.aero and complete your profile. Takes under 10 minutes.

02

Document upload

Upload Aadhaar, PAN, passport photo, and medical insurance — all through the student portal.

03

Admin review

EWS reviews your profile within 48 hours. Eligible students receive an Offer Letter by email.

04

Pre-joining prep

Complete induction materials, confirm airport assignment, arrange travel to the city.

05

Start internship

Report to your assigned airport terminal on Day 1. Your aviation career begins.

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Where you could work

67+ airports across India

Airport allocation is based on availability at the time of your batch start date.

Delhi IGI T1 & T3 Mumbai CSIA T2 Bengaluru T2 Hyderabad T1 Chennai T4 Kolkata T2 Pune Ahmedabad Goa Manohar Jaipur Chandigarh Dehradun Bagdogra Guwahati+53 more across India

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the InternAVIA aviation internship programme?+
InternAVIA is a structured 3–6 month aviation internship programme by Elite World Services Ltd (EWS). Students are placed at 67+ Indian airports working in passenger services, lounges, baggage, and airport operations. The programme is aligned with the PM Internship Scheme 2024.
Who can apply for an aviation internship through InternAVIA?+
Students enrolled in aviation management, BBA, hospitality, tourism, or any related programme can apply. Students in their final year or recent graduates are eligible. Both individual and university-sponsored applications are accepted.
Which airports offer internships through InternAVIA?+
InternAVIA currently places interns at 67+ airports across India including Delhi IGI (T1 & T3), Mumbai CSIA, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, and more.
Is the internship paid? What is the stipend?+
A monthly stipend is provided by the host airport employer at their discretion. Under the PM Internship Scheme 2024, eligible interns additionally receive ₹5,000 per month directly from the government to their Aadhaar-linked bank account.
What is the duration of the aviation internship?+
Internships are available in 3-month and 6-month tracks. The first 30 days are a probation period during which either party can exit. Active internship runs on shift-based hours (6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm) at the assigned airport.
What happens after completing the internship?+
At the end of the term, your airport supervisor rates you across 5 performance dimensions and you receive an EWS-certified completion certificate. The programme is built to convert strong interns into permanent aviation roles, and high performers are recommended to the host organisation for hire.
What certificate do I get after completing the internship?+
Interns who successfully complete the programme and receive a positive supervisor assessment receive an EWS-certified internship certificate. This is issued digitally and shared via the student portal and email.
Can my university partner with InternAVIA for campus placements?+
Yes. InternAVIA signs MOU agreements with universities under which the programme fee is waived for sponsored students. Universities receive a revenue share per successful placement. Visit internavia.ews.aero/universities to learn more.

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