TRAVELBASE

Address

Sassevaartstraat 42
9000 Gent
Belgium

Contact

Melanie Wouters
Flight Operations Manager
traffic@travelbase.eu
09 296 48 50

STAGE - FLIGHT OPS INTERN

TRAVELBASE Gent | Internship Ref. 8622 | Available from 02 September 2024

About us

Travelbase is no ordinary travel company. We are a vibrant force with more than 50 active travel brands, spearheaded by adventure and nature.
With offices (“basecamps”) spread across the Netherlands (The Hague), Belgium (Ghent & Genval) and France (Lille), in just a few years we have become one of the largest European Active Tour Operators.
Our passion? Putting together original, active tours that take people a little bit out of their comfort zone.

Function

Are you our new Flight Ops Intern?
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the travel industry? Do you have a background in tourism with experience or classes in GDS training? If so, we would love to meet you!

What is expected of you?

  • Assist in managing flight operations and bookings alongside an experienced team member
  • Utilize GDS systems to help with flight scheduling and ticketing
  • Support the team in handling flight-related customer inquiries
  • Participate in the planning and execution of travel itineraries
  • Maintain accurate records of all bookings and transactions
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of spreadsheet software (excel, google sheets..) for data management and reporting
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Work collaboratively with the team and contribute to a positive work environment
  • We have a team of French, Dutch and English natives. English is our main team language so you should be fluent in it.

Profile

Is it a Match?

  • You are seeking an internship lasting up to 3 months, with a flexible start date. This position offers the potential to transition into a permanent role within our team.
  • You have a background in tourism, ideally with experience or coursework in Global Distribution Systems (GDS) (preferably Amadeus).
  • You have good knowledge of spreadsheet software (excel, google sheets…).
  • You have familiarity with other tools (Asana, Notion…) is considered a plus.
  • The start date is normally in September or February, exact internship dates are negotiable.

Our offer

  • A hands-on internship where you can develop your skills in flight operations and GDS
  • Opportunities to further your education with classes and training
  • Work in a young team on a fast growing Travel Startup (www.travelbase.eu)
  • A fun and collaborative team
  • The potential for the internship to transition into a student job or a permanent position within our team
  • Vibrant office spaces at our Ghent HQ

How to apply?

Interested? 
Please send your resume and cover letter to traffic@travelbase.eu explaining your interest in this internship and any relevant coursework or experience in GDS systems.
We look forward to meeting you and potentially having you join our Flights Team!

APPLICATIONS UNTIL 30/09/2024