Working Student - Venture Management

Hamburg

Part-time

Working Student

15.75 € per hour

Your mission

Are you passionate about innovation, technology, startups, entrepreneurship and the future of aerospace and aviation? As a Working Student in Venture Management, you’ll join our dynamic team in scouting, evaluating, and collaborating with cutting-edge startups shaping the next generation of aviation and aerospace solutions.

Your tasks will include:

Supporting global venture scouting by identifying and engaging with promising startups in the aerospace and aviation sectors.
Contributing to the assessment and selection of ventures with strong innovation potential.
Helping create high-quality venture documentation and presentations.
Assisting in planning and delivering Lab Sessions, workshops, and other innovation events.
Maintaining and continuously updating our startup pipeline and related databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date insights.

Your profile

You are currently enrolled in a university bachelor’s or master’s program with a focus on aviation/aerospace/business; ideally, a mix of technology/engineering and business.
At least some knowledge of the aerospace and aviation industries: technologies, operations, challenges.
Knowledge of startups and accelerators is a plus.
Practical experience with communication, office and AI platforms such as Slack, Teams, LinkedIn, Google and Office Workspaces, GPT, Copilot and Claude.
Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
Strong teamwork skills.
A positive mind, curious about flight, aircraft design and technology, aviation, sustainability.

Why us?

Access to a global network including deep-tech founders and top-notch experts in aviation-aerospace-energy and VC.
An excellent opportunity to learn from the Lab, mentors, and aviation startups
Valuable insights into the industry and its trends.
A superb chance to develop your management skills.
A hybrid working model - part of the week in the office, part of the week at home.
A friendly and motivated team of colleagues and a modern office in the heart of Hamburg.
A subsidised Wellpass membership – train in more than 10,000 studios across Germany for just €30 a month.
A subsidised DeutschlandTicket (for public transport)

About us

Sustainable Aero Lab is a leading global accelerator for aviation and aerospace startups, dedicated to innovating aircraft development and reducing aviation's climate impact. The program connects high‑potential ventures with world class mentors and investors, while opening doors to customers and strategic partners. Since 2021, we have fast-tracked more than 100 companies worldwide. Admission is free and rolling. The Lab also functions as a think tank on aviation innovation and sustainability, and has been backed by supporters such as IFB Hamburg, Breakthrough Energy, and Embraer-X.

Operating from the Hamburg‑based ZAL Center for Applied Aeronautical Research— one of the world’s premier aviation innovation hubs, and home to 35 partners including Airbus, DLR, and Lufthansa Technik—Sustainable Aero Lab is part of ZAL GmbH, a powerhouse of applied aerospace R&T where 60 employees turn the vision “Future. Created in Hamburg.” into real‑world impact.