Howdy! My name is John Padilla, and I am currently interning for a cargo aviation company in Singapore. The company that I work for owns a couple of different airlines and organizes large cargo shipments for all types of customers. From pharmaceuticals to oil and gas, to agriculture, this company does it all. This company has been recognized with many awards over the past few years and is considered one of the best cargo transporters in Asia. I am currently interning at our Singapore offices, but in all, we have multiple offices in Indonesia and Malaysia.
After a 30-minute bus ride from my host family’s flat, I arrived at an office building that is home to many other cargo companies. My initial impression of the workplace here is that each person is dedicated and very knowledgeable about their work. While talking is limited, occasionally, there is space for collaboration and discussion. I learned early on that it is normal for people to stay behind after hours to complete their work, even after a long normal day of work.
Currently, I am working on a task that requires me to get to know how the company works together with its many different departments. This has allowed me to get to know each department in-depth, and fully see the company in action. It is still early, but I am very excited to see what the future has in store for me here at this company over the next few weeks.
