Newly Graduate/Student

Discover the Career Path That’s Right for You

We know that every career journey begins at a different point. That is why we offer young talent a range of career paths, from university programs to post-graduation opportunities, allowing them to discover Turkish Airlines at different stages of their journey.

Take-Off Jr.

Take-Off Jr. is our full-time recruitment program designed for recent graduates at the beginning of their careers, offering opportunities to identify and develop their strengths, gain experience across different areas of work, and continue their professional development at Turkish Airlines.

As part of the program, you may have the opportunity to work across different business functions based on your competencies, interests, and our organizational needs.

Your first job can be one of the most important experiences in shaping the professional you will become. With Take-Off Jr., you can put what you have learned into practice, take on new responsibilities, and build the foundations of your career within a global organization.

Turn your degree into the starting point of your career and chart your new course with Take-Off Jr.!

Take-Off 101 (Part-Time)

Take-Off 101 (Part-Time) is our talent acquisition program that allows you to turn what you learn during your university education into real-world work experience and gain first-hand insight into professional life at Turkish Airlines.

Offering the opportunity to work part-time for up to two years, the program enables you to contribute to our teams’ day-to-day activities and various projects while supporting your personal and professional development through online and classroom-based training.

Throughout your Take-Off 101 experience, you will do more than observe professional life. You will take responsibility, collaborate with teams, and gain real-world work experience that can guide you throughout the next stages of your career.

Turn what you learn at university into real-world experience and start exploring your career while you are still a student!

Take-Off Jr. and Take-Off 101 Assessment Journey

Each stage of our assessment process is designed to help us gain a deeper understanding of our candidates’ different strengths and potential.

General Aptitude and English Test: At this stage, candidates who meet the application criteria are assessed on their analytical thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension, and reasoning abilities, as well as their English language proficiency.

The general aptitude section assesses numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning skills, while the English section evaluates fundamental language skills such as vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Video-Based Competency Assessment: At this stage, candidates are expected to answer questions presented through the assessment platform within the allocated time. Their responses are evaluated by our Human Resources team based on the relevant competencies.

Group Exercise: Candidates who successfully complete the Video-Based Competency Assessment are invited to participate in a Group Exercise with other candidates.

At this stage, candidates are expected to work together on a given case within a specified period of time. This enables us to observe how they consider different perspectives, communicate, develop solutions collaboratively, and work as part of a team.

English Proficiency Assessment: Conducted by professional assessors, this stage evaluates candidates’ English communication skills. Their ability to understand English, communicate effectively, and express themselves is assessed holistically.

Personality Inventory: This is an online assessment designed to help us better understand candidates’ working styles, behavioral preferences, and individual tendencies. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is answering the questions in a way that best reflects who you are.

Human Resources and Business Unit Technical Assessment: During this interview with representatives from Human Resources and the relevant business unit, candidates’ competencies, motivation, and suitability for the relevant area of work are assessed holistically. The interview also provides candidates with an opportunity to learn more about Turkish Airlines, the relevant business function, and available career opportunities.

Job Offer: Candidates who successfully complete all assessment stages receive a job offer via email. Once the offer is accepted, candidates are provided with information regarding the required pre-employment documents and procedures.

Documentation and Pre-Employment Process: Candidates who accept the job offer are expected to complete the documentation required for employment. Once all required documents have been submitted and the necessary pre-employment checks have been successfully completed, the recruitment process is finalized.

You’re Part of the Journey from Day One!

Your career journey at Turkish Airlines goes far beyond your first day; in fact, that day marks the beginning of a new phase of development.

As part of the orientation program designed for our new colleagues, you will have the opportunity to explore Turkish Airlines’ different locations, areas of work, and operations more closely.

This allows you to begin your career journey with a broader understanding not only of your own role, but also of the wider organization you are joining and the teams you will work alongside.

Internship Experience

If you would like to see how the knowledge you gain at university translates into professional life, explore different areas of work, and gain your first professional experience, our internship program could be one of the first steps in your career journey.

The Turkish Airlines internship process is conducted as part of the National Internship Program, carried out under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and coordinated by İŞKUR.

Our candidate pool is formed through the National Internship Program. In line with our organizational needs, second- and third-year university students who meet the specified criteria and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 are included in our assessment processes.

Internship Assessment Journey

Our internship candidates participate in an assessment process consisting of the Online General Aptitude and English Test, Video-Based Competency Assessment, English Proficiency Assessment, Personality Inventory, and Human Resources Assessment.

Students who successfully complete the assessment process are expected to be covered by their universities under Occupational Accident and Occupational Disease Insurance throughout the duration of their internship.

Our internship program is conducted on-site at our Istanbul offices and lasts for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 working days. Participants are expected to attend at least three working days per week throughout the program.

More Than an Internship

During your internship, you will do more than observe professional life. You will gain first-hand insight into the work of our teams, put what you have learned into practice in a real working environment, and gain your first professional experiences.

Interns who successfully complete the program and meet the relevant assessment criteria may be offered career opportunities at Turkish Airlines following additional assessment processes.

A journey that begins with an internship today could become the first step in your career at Turkish Airlines tomorrow.

Take Your First Step and Unlock Your Future Potential!

Whether you are a university student or looking for your first job after graduation, every step you take at the beginning of your career helps shape where you will go in the future.

At Turkish Airlines, we want to get to know you not only through the experience you have today, but also through your potential, your willingness to learn, and what you can contribute to the future.

Discover the program that is right for you, take the first step in your career journey at Turkish Airlines, and let’s shape your future together!