What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern – Operations (Summer 2025) position at United Airlines?
Description
Early careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
NOC overview
United’s Network Operations business unit is a multi-discipline organization responsible of our global airlines operation in real time. Some of the biggest decisions that affect our flight and airport operations take place from the network operations control center.
Job overview and responsibilities
The NOC has a number of exciting intern opportunities for summer 2025. Interns will have the opportunity to work with the following business functions :
Dispatch
Operations Management
Air Traffic Strategy
Safety and Human Factors
Customer Solutions and Recovery
Operations Product Management
Strategy and Analysis
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :
- Applicant must be a current undergraduate student
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience
- Strong problem-solving skillets
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
- Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :
Strategic planning
Other Qualifications
The starting rate for this role is $
The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and / or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
