InternAVIA

Free to register & apply · ₹5,000 placement professional fees only if selected · Stipend where the host organisation provides one

Aviation Internship
in India — 2026

Work at 67 airports for 3–6 months, earn an industry certificate, and build toward a permanent aviation career.

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67

Airports in the network

3–6 mo

Programme duration

1

University partner

Programme benefits

What you get from the internship

Live airport experience

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

EWS industry certificate

Shared digitally on programme completion.

Supervisor mentoring

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

Stipend

Stipend where the host organisation provides one; the amount is stated in your offer letter before you accept.

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
  • 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, where the host organisation provides one)

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 your CV through the student portal. We will tell you which documents your airport pass needs.

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 Mumbai Bengaluru Hyderabad Chennai Kolkata Ahmedabad Pune+59 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 across a network of 67 Indian airports, working in passenger services, lounges, baggage, and airport operations.
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?+
The InternAVIA network covers 67 airports across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, and more.
Is there a stipend?+
Stipend where the host organisation provides one; the amount is stated in your offer letter before you accept. Eligible for the Government PM Internship Scheme? Apply free at the official portal: https://pminternship.mca.gov.in
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.
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. Visit internavia.ews.aero/universities to learn more.

Ready to start your aviation career?

Applications for the 2026 batch are open.

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