Become a trainee at our airports

Working as a terminal worker or airport firefighter in Greenland Airports is for those who dream of a job close to aircraft, technology, teamwork, and a daily routine where you can feel the importance of your work—every single day. Here, you become an essential part of both the passenger flow and the overall operation of Greenland’s airports.

What does a Terminal Worker do?

• Loads and unloads aircraft, handling baggage and cargo.
• Operates specialized vehicles and helps prepare aircraft before departure.
• Clears snow and ensures runways and stands remain safe.
• As an airport firefighter, you become part of the airport’s emergency response team, learning everything from firefighting to rescue operations—a role with great responsibility, high pace, and lots of action.
• You work closely with pilots, mechanics, and operations staff, experiencing strong teamwork and collaboration.

What does the training require?

• Completion of compulsory school (FSA) and a general interest in learning through hands‑on work.
• Reliability, responsibility, and good health—you are on the frontline when it comes to ensuring flight safety.
• A clean criminal record, as you work in high‑security areas.
• Experience with machinery—such as wheel loaders, sweepers, or trucks—is a clear advantage and part of the job.
• A valid driver’s license, preferably category C/D depending on the tasks.

Where does the training take place?

• Theoretical and school modules at KTI Nuuk (Iron & Metal School).
• Practical training at one of the country’s airports—from small coastal airports to busy international hubs.

How long does the training last?

• Terminal Worker: Approximately 1.5 years, split between school and practical training.
• Airport Firefighter: Training takes place as internal on‑the‑job instruction within the airport’s emergency services.

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant program through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding opportunities for internships or training programs in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

Becoming an AFIS operator is for those who want to get close to aviation—right at the heart of the decisions that keep air traffic safe. It is one of the most specialized training programmes in Greenland.

What does an AFIS Operator do?

As an AFIS operator, you are the “eyes and voice” in the tower of Greenland’s airports. You:

• Provide pilots with critical information about wind, weather, visibility, and runway conditions.
• Monitor air traffic in the local area and ensure that all aircraft receive the necessary information for a safe landing and takeoff.
• Perform weather observations and enter them into systems that are distributed globally.
• Operate functions in the AFIS tower, including radio, instruments, and communication equipment.

What does the training require?

The training places demands on both mind and body:

• You must be fluent in Danish and English—communication takes place in these languages.
• You need strong skills in mathematics, as calculations and measurements are part of the job.
• You must be in good physical condition, as the job may include working at all hours of the day.
• You must be able to obtain approval through a clean criminal record and meet aviation security requirements.
• And most importantly: You must be able to stay calm under pressure, take responsibility, and thrive in both quiet periods and busy situations.

Where does the training take place?

This is a specialized programme delivered only in one location in the country:

• Theory and basic training: Kangerlussuaq (ATS Basic) – approx. 11 weeks.
• Further training: Tower simulator, weather observations, AFIS theory, etc.
• On the Job Training: In one of Greenland Airports’ training airports, such as Nuuk, Ilulissat, Narsarsuaq, and others.

You will therefore attend both classroom training and practical instruction directly in the tower.

How long does the training take?

The full training programme lasts 11–13 months, divided between theory, simulator training, and practical training.

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding opportunities for internships or training programmes in collaboration with our professional areas, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

Working as a mechanic in Greenland Airports means becoming part of the technical team that keeps the entire airport running—from large snow‑clearing machines to the specialized airport vehicles that ensure safe operations in an Arctic environment. It’s a job with responsibility, pace, and plenty of hands‑on technical work every day.

What does a mechanic do?

• Services and repairs airport vehicles such as wheel loaders, snow‑removal machines, and trucks.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all equipment used to keep runways and terminals operational.
• Ensures all equipment meets aviation’s strict safety and quality standards.
• Handles spare parts and documentation in the Sertica system (industry standard for technical maintenance).

Where do you train to become a mechanic?

You train as a mechanic at:
KTI – Iron & Metal School in Nuuk (Tech College Greenland)
Here you can complete:

• Automotive Mechanic (Passenger Vehicles)
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Truck Mechanic

KTI educates automotive mechanics and heavy equipment mechanics as part of its Iron & Metal day school.
The automotive mechanic programme is completed entirely at the Iron & Metal School in Nuuk.

How long does the training take?

The automotive mechanic programme lasts 4 years, of which 55 weeks are school periods and the rest are internships.
The programme is structured as follows:

• Basic Course (GF1 + GF2): 8 + 12 weeks
• Main Course: Four school periods, totalling 35 weeks
• The remainder: Mandatory internships in companies

Students alternate continuously between school and internships, and school‑based internships are available if a placement cannot be found independently.

What are the entry requirements?

• Admission through the local vocational school (Majoriaq/KUF).
• Completion of 10th/11th grade with specific grade requirements in Danish and mathematics.
• An internship placement is normally required for enrolment.

Once you have completed KTI’s mechanic training, you are ready to become part of the technical team in the airports.

Where does the on‑the‑job training take place?

• When employed at Greenland Airports, training takes place in the airport’s own workshops—e.g., in Ilulissat, Kangerlussuaq, or Nuuk.
• Further training is provided continuously through on‑the‑job learning and courses.

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

As a CNS technician, you become one of the specialists behind the systems that make safe aviation possible. You work with the advanced technological equipment that keeps communication between aircraft and airports running flawlessly.

What does a CNS technician do?

• Operates and maintains systems such as radar, radio beacons (NDB), localizer (ILS), DME and VHF communication equipment.
• Installs and implements new CNS systems and infrastructure.
• Travels between airports to perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Works closely with AFIS, fire & rescue, and airport operations—a key function in ensuring safe aviation.

What are the requirements?

• Education as an electronics mechanic, electronics technician, IT technologist, or telecommunication technician.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work independently.
• Ability to obtain aviation‑related security clearance.

Where does the work take place?

• Three main workshops: Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat.
• Service coverage for 13 airports + 1 heliport.

How the training path fits together

1. Start as an electronics technician apprentice (4‑year programme via KTI + internship at Greenland Airports).
2. After completing your education, you can specialize and become a certified CNS technician.
3. You then gain responsibility for some of the most critical technical systems in Greenlandic aviation.

Want to become an apprentice with Greenland Airports?

If you are enrolled in the electronics technician, electronics mechanic, or electronics engineering programme through KTI, you can contact Greenland Airports directly to apply for an internship and learn more about your opportunities.

Duration

• Specialization occurs continuously through certification and internal training—there is no fixed duration.

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in cooperation with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

As an HR consultant, you work with people, well‑being, and development within the organization. At Greenland Airports, you become a central part of recruitment, onboarding, and employee development in a company with 400+ employees.

What does an HR Consultant do?

• Recruitment, hiring processes, and onboarding.
• Well‑being, work environment, performance reviews, and competence development.
• Develops HR policies and assists departments with employee‑related matters.
• Contributes to strategic HR work in an organization where many professional groups collaborate.

What are the requirements?

Two typical pathways:

• Bachelor’s + Master’s degree in HR‑related fields (HRM, psychology, leadership, organizational studies).
• Academy Profession Degree (AU) in Human Resources from Greenland Business School.

Admission to the AU programme requires:

• MERX II or GUX Business/Economics, or admission through prior learning assessment.

Where is the education taken?

• Greenland Business School (GBS) in Nuuk (AU in HR).
• Ilisimatusarfik or Danish universities (Bachelor/Master programmes).

Duration

• AU in HR: approx. 2 years (including internship).
• Bachelor + Master: 5 years in total.

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

As an economist at Greenland Airports, you work with budgets, analyses, operational figures, and development projects – gaining insight into a complex company that operates all of Greenland’s aviation infrastructure.

What does an economist do?

• Prepares financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts.
• Supports management in decision‑making through data and advisory input.
• Works with finance, accounting, projects, and optimization initiatives.

What are the requirements?

Typical educational pathways include:

• Academy Profession Degree in Financial Management (2‑year programme).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Ilisimatusarfik – 3 years).
• Master’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration (Denmark/Greenland – 2 years).

Admission typically requires:

• GUX Business & Economics (MERX II) or equivalent qualification.

Where is the education taken?

• Greenland Business School, Nuuk (Financial Management – AP Degree).
• Ilisimatusarfik, Nuuk (Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business Administration).

Duration

• AP Degree in Financial Management: 2 years
• Bachelor’s Degree: 3 years
• Master’s Degree: +2 years

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

Marketing in aviation involves branding, communication, events, campaigns, recruitment, graphic design, and developing the customer journey. It’s a creative role with plenty of variety.

What does a marketing assistant do?

• Develops campaigns and communication materials.
• Works with social media, graphic design, market analysis, and event planning.
• Supports recruitment and employer branding – essential for a large national company.

What are the requirements?

• Academy Profession (AP) Degree in International Trade & Marketing.
• Or a BA in International Trade & Marketing, which builds on top of the AP degree.

Admission to the AP degree requires:

• MERX II / GUX Business & Economics or admission based on prior learning.

Where is the education taken?

• Greenland Business School (GBS), Nuuk.

Duration

• AP Degree: approx. 2 years
• BA Top‑up: 1.5–2 years

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.

As a communications consultant, you act as the link between the company, the public, and employees. You work with strategic communication, branding, storytelling, and press relations.

What does a communications consultant do?

• Writes press releases, articles, and social media content.
• Develops communication strategies for both internal and external audiences.
• Supports management with communication in projects, organizational changes, and crisis situations.
• Works in an environment where culture, society, and aviation intersect in unique ways.

What are the requirements?

• Typically a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or social sciences.
• Supplementary courses in communication and media.

Where is the education taken?

• Ilisimatusarfik, Nuuk (Journalism / Social Sciences).
• Danish universities (Communication, Media Studies, Rhetoric).

Duration

• Bachelor’s Degree: 3 years
• Master’s Degree: +2 years

Your opportunity at Greenland Airports

If you are already enrolled in a relevant programme through KTI, Majoriaq, or other educational institutions, Greenland Airports can help establish contact between your school and our airports. We can also guide you regarding internship opportunities or training programmes in collaboration with our professional departments, giving you insight into the work and the potential for a future career with us.