Flight Operations Intern

United Airlines; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) offers enrolled students exposure to the operations of a global airline over 16 weeks. Locations include Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, and more.

The internship pairs interns with mentors who supervise daily tasks, projects, and progress, with potential travel to other network cities on business trips and off-site visits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• FAA Commercial rating.
• FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third class) required.
• Valid passport for international travel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be willing to relocate and secure housing in assigned location.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship or future sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support Flight Operations business processes in Chief Pilot Offices, at the Flight Training Center, and/or at the Corporate Support Center, as directed.
• Work with a mentor who assigns tasks, projects and monitors progress.
• There may be opportunities to travel to other network cities on business trips and off-site visits.

Skills

FAA Commercial rating

FAA Medical

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Willingness to relocate

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Interview readiness

Punctual attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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: 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

During the internship thestudent will be assigned a mentor to work with who is responsible for monitoring their progress throughout the semester. The mentor will be responsible for assigning tasks, special projects and directing the intern on a daily basis. There may also be opportunities to travel to other cities within our network on business trips and off-site visits

• 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.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• FAA Commercial rating
• FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third class required
• Valid (Not Expired) Passport required for international travel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be willing to relocate and secure housing in assigned location
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S for any employer without sponsorship or future sponsorship for a full/part time position
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• FAA Multi-Engine Rating

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