Airport Safety Analytics Intern: Shape the SMS Future

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flight privileges

Paid holidays

Job summary

United Airlines is offering an internship in Airport Operations that emphasizes safety analytics and hands‑on experience. You will work with a team to support SMS pillars and contribute to safety initiatives across our global airport network.

The program welcomes students pursuing aviation safety or related fields and offers learning through real data, projects, and potential full‑time conversion based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in aviation safety or related field.
• Strong quantitative and problem‑solving skills via data analytics.
• Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and aviation safety fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support SMS pillars: Safety Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance and Promotion.
• Develop predictive analytics and leading‑indicator models for hazards.
• Support safety programs and safety improvements initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

SMS knowledge

Education

Aviation safety degree (pursuing)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

United Airlines is offering an internship in Airport Operations that emphasizes safety analytics and hands‑on experience. You will work with a team to support SMS pillars and contribute to safety initiatives across our global airport network.

The program welcomes students pursuing aviation safety or related fields and offers learning through real data, projects, and potential full‑time conversion based on performance and business needs.