Flight Operations Intern - Global Airline Mentorship

United Airlines

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago
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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) 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.

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