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Internships at Avy

At Avy, we're always looking for talented Interns to join our team!

Temporary · Amsterdam

About Avy

Avy develops innovative drones to save lives worldwide, and is looking for you to join the team. We are a young, fast-growing, international organisation that values sustainability, trust and friendship. We offer people a place where they can learn, fail, thrive and excel.

At Avy, you will be part of an amazing adventure (did we already mention that this adventure includes working on our rooftop terrace, behind the piano, in the sauna, at the bar, or on our disco toilet?).

What we offer

Experience the excitement, chaos, freedom and rapid growth of a tech startup from within... it will be the ride of your life!

Furthermore:

  • Working for a company determined to have a positive impact on the future: contribute to medical delivery in Europe & Africa to save lives. You'll be telling the most interesting stories at birthday parties;
  • Warm atmosphere with regular drinks and occasional celebrations;
  • Work culture based on freedom, where we trust you as the expert on your topic to bring Avy to the next level. But also an environment where it's safe to make mistakes;
  • Dedicated supervisor to guide you and learn from;
  • Awesome office in Amsterdam with all the equipment to build our own drones, a maker space, a sauna, disco toilet and jungle toilet;
  • Sunny rooftop terrace for meetings, social events or just taking a break;
  • Daily delicious (and vegetarian) lunches;
  • Unlimited time off;
  • An internship allowance of € 350,- (for full time);
  • Travel allowance.

Our available internships:

Drone Operator

Our Flight Operations team is looking for an intern to assist us in testing and operating our aircraft. You will receive training on how to operate our SAIL II fixed-wing drone which is currently in use by first response operators throughout the Netherlands. Your primary responsibility will be assisting our team with VLOS/EVLOS test flights, while also gaining experience with complex BVLOS operations. This internship is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the growing field of drone operations.

Requirements specific to the Drone Operator internship:

  • You are a student pursuing secondary education (MBO/HBO) in an aviation related field;

  • You are willing to work outside in all of the weather conditions prevalent in the Netherlands;

  • You hold an EASA A1/3 drone operator license;

  • You have a valid driver's license (Class B).

Internship requirements

  • You are a student of a university (HBO or WO) in the Netherlands;
  • You are looking for an internship and available for at least 4 months (preferably 5-6 months);
  • You are available for 32-40 hours per week;
  • Starting dates are discussable;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • You are open, able to focus independently on your own work, but also willing to ask for help and share;
  • You are eager to learn and you are not afraid of challenges and picking up new tools and ideas;
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
  • Near fluent in English;
  • EU citizenship or a EU work permit is required for this position.

Do you want to join our team as our new talented Intern? We'd love to hear from you!

Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.