Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Security Desk Student 

Based in BUD - Office 

About the position :

Join the Wizz Air Group Security Desk – a 24/7 global security monitoring centre that plays a vital role in ensuring security of Wizz Air operations. As a student intern, you will support the team in monitoring and responding to potential security threats affecting our flights and operations.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Security Desk team, you will assist with:

• Flight Monitoring: Help track active flights flying near or over conflict zones in cooperation with operational teams.

• Security Support: Provide basic advice and assistance to staff facing security concerns across the network (e.g. threats, political unrest, criminal incidents).
• Incident Response: Be part of the first line of contact in case of critical security events, assisting both internal teams and external partners.
• Immigration and Deportee Support: Support cases involving passengers who are not permitted entry (inadmissible passengers), as well as those being deported.
• Unruly Passenger Cases: Help document and advise on disruptive passenger incidents.
• Weapons Transport: Assist with documentation and checks related to passengers traveling with weapons (e.g. law enforcement, sports).
• Security Materials: Assist with the distribution and tracking of security seals and identification plates.
• Threat Assessments: Support initial review and documentation of bomb threats or similar incidents.

Requirements:

• Active student status at a Hungarian university, currently enrolled in Security Studies, International Relations, Aviation Management or related field
• Interest in aviation and global security
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work in a structured way
• Ability to work in 12-hour rotation (7:00-19:00, 19:00-7:00) including weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Professional and reliable, with good communication skills

What we offer:

• First-hand experience in aviation security operations
• Exposure to real-time risk and threat management
• A deeper understanding of international aviation protocols and emergency procedures
• The chance to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.