Aviation Ops Intern: 16-Week Flight Operations Experience

Wayne State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Travel opportunities

Job summary

United Airlines Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) is designed to give enrolled students insight and exposure into the operation of a global airline for 16 weeks. The FOIP combines a student’s academic and career interests with valuable work experience in the commercial air carrier environment.

Locations include Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO/ Houston, TX/ Los Angeles, CA/ Newark, NJ/ San Francisco, CA/ Washington, DC/Orlando, FL. Start and end dates: January 11, 2027 - April 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• FAA Commercial rating.
• FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third class) required.
• Valid passport for international travel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Operations business processes in and staff in Chief Pilot Offices, at the Flight Training Center, and/or at the Corporate Support Center, as directed.
• Mentor will assign tasks, special projects and direct the intern on a daily basis.
• There may be opportunities to travel to other cities within our network on business trips and off-site visits.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

United Airlines Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) is designed to give enrolled students insight and exposure into the operation of a global airline for 16 weeks. The FOIP combines a student’s academic and career interests with valuable work experience in the commercial air carrier environment.

Locations include Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO/ Houston, TX/ Los Angeles, CA/ Newark, NJ/ San Francisco, CA/ Washington, DC/Orlando, FL. Start and end dates: January 11, 2027 - April 30, 2027.