Intern - Network Operations/Station Operations (Summer 2026) at United Airlines

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power Bi, Palantir, Project Management, Data Analytics, Operational Leadership, Planning, Safety Procedures, Flight Operations Strategy, Diversion Management

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. Our customers choose United because of our dedication to safety and passion for service. United's Network Operations team is made up of diverse, driven individuals working together to Connect People and Unite the World. From operational leadership and planning to safety procedures, our Human Factors team provides the innovative approaches, tools, training, and guidance needed for our employees to be the best in their area of responsibility, and aid in our mission to become the best airline in the history of aviation. Our Station Operations Center (SOC) serves as a quarterback of our operation to ensure that the operational movement of our flights is planned, communicated and performed safely and efficiently. The SOC collaborates and communicates across workgroups to drive performance at the station. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze operational executive performance metrics Conduct data analytics to support business decision-making Develop and implement Flight Operations Strategy, including diversion management Support cross-functional projects This internship designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. This role will likely not convert to a full-time position at United at the conclusion of the internship. Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Experience with Power BI Experience with Palantir Project management experience What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications): Aviation operations experience United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. The starting rate for this role is $20.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be 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. United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing operational executive performance metrics and conducting data analytics to support business decision-making. The role also involves developing and implementing Flight Operations Strategy, including diversion management, and supporting cross-functional projects.