Working at Schiphol

Behind every flight is a world of work that most passengers never see.

At Schiphol, colleagues from different fields work together on the technology, infrastructure, systems and processes that keep the airport moving every day.

It is work that connects directly to one of the most complex airport environments in the Netherland

Work that exists only here

For passengers, much of what happens at an airport can feel effortless. Behind the scenes, thousands of people, systems and processes need to work together.

Digital systems help passengers move through the airport. Technical installations keep terminals and runways operating. Data supports decisions across the airport. Infrastructure needs to function day and night. And teams from different fields work together when something changes or goes wrong.

This combination of technology, infrastructure, operations and people makes Schiphol a workplace you will not easily find anywhere else.

Why working at Schiphol is different

The airport is your workplace
Whether you work in technology, finance, engineering or operations, your work is connected to an airport that operates 24 hours a day. What happens in one part of Schiphol can affect something somewhere else. That makes the work complex and means different teams often need to solve problems together.

Work across different worlds
IT, data, infrastructure, operations, commercial services and corporate functions all come together at Schiphol. You may work within one specialist field, but you regularly see how your expertise connects to other parts of the airport.

See the impact of your work
The result of your work can often be seen around you. It could be a digital system that remains available, infrastructure that operates safely, an investment that makes a new project possible or an airport process that keeps moving.

Keep learning as you work

Schiphol keeps changing, and the work changes with it. That means learning is part of working here.
Depending on your role, you can develop through professional training, certifications, coaching and learning on the job. You can deepen your expertise, develop new skills or explore what a next step could look like.
The exact development opportunities depend on your role and career stage.

More than your salary

Working at Schiphol comes with benefits that support your work, development and work-life balance.

Depending on your employment conditions and role, these can include holiday pay, pension arrangements, mobility options, leave and opportunities for learning and development.

The vacancy and employment offer provide the current terms and conditions that apply to a specific position.

Different perspectives belong at Schiphol

People with different backgrounds, experiences, expertise and perspectives work together at Schiphol.
We want colleagues to be able to contribute, develop and be themselves at work. Employee communities and networks bring colleagues together around shared experiences and topics, creating space to meet, learn from each other and build stronger connections across the organisation.
Different perspectives matter in an airport environment where people, technology and organisations come together every day.

Meet the people behind the airport

What does that work look like in practice? Meet Schiphol colleagues working on digital security, major airport investments and the electrical infrastructure behind safe take-offs and landings.

Working language at Schiphol

Schiphol is an international working environment, but Dutch is the main working language for many roles. Some positions can be performed primarily in English. Which languages you need depends on the role, team and working environment. Always check the language requirements in the vacancy before applying.