About GATE
Our mission, values, network, and team.
Our Mission
GATE (Global Aviation Talent Exchange) e.V. is an international association dedicated to shaping the future of the aviation industry, creating a dynamic ecosystem where aspiring talent and leading companies come together.
Our mission is to build a strong global network that connects the next generation of aviation professionals and gives them space to exchange, learn, and grow.
We bring this mission to life through GATEvirtual, our online events held every six weeks, and GATElive, our flagship conference that brings trainees together for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
Our Core Values
Expertise
Keynote speeches inspire trainees to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives beyond their immediate environment.
Networking
Through networking sessions, GATE provides trainees the opportunity to meet like-minded young talents within aviation, connect over mutual challenges and expand their professional network.
Experience
Rising to real-life challenges and joining forces with other young talents enables trainees to catch their first glimpse of what it means to shape the future of aviation.
Our Network
12+
Companies in the European aviation industry.
150+
Trainees from different departments and professional backgrounds.
30+
Events from 2023 to 2026, with two conferences in Brussels and Zurich.
Meet the Team
Naomi Steiner
Marketing & Branding
Naomi did her traineeship at Zurich Airport in the commercial marketing team and is now a project manager at Zurich Tourism.
Adrian Voß
Marketing & Social Media
Adrian did his traineeship as an airport consultant at Munich Airport International and then took on the role as a junior consultant.
Julia Jung
Marketing
Julia started her traineeship at Lufthansa Technik in October 2022 and is now a production engineer for engine fuel components.
Moritz Kormann
Sales & Operations
Moritz started his traineeship at Lufthansa Technik in 2022 and transitioned into the role of an OEM cooperations strategy & development manager.
Fabian Rieg
GATEvirtual & Operations
Fabian was a consulting Trainee at Munich Airport International and now pursues his PhD in management & mobility at the University of St. Gallen.
Pieter April
Finance
Pieter was a management trainee at Brussels Airport and was then able to transition into the role of a cargo business & network development manager.
Luisa Püllen
GATElive
Luisa is an active Lufthansa Technik trainee currently working in Strategy & Business Development for Aircraft Maintenance Services in Hamburg.
Maurice Becker
GATElive
Maurice is an active Lufthansa Technik Graduate Management trainee, with project experience in APAC business development and production planning.
Lara Ludewig
GATEvirtual
Lara is an active Lufthansa Group Green Mobility trainee, focusing on sustainable solutions and holding a master’s in air transport management.