Flight Operations Intern — Global Experience & Mentorship

Austincc; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines invites students to join the Flight Operations Internship Program (FOIP) for a 16-week period to gain exposure to a global airline's operations. The program links academic interests with hands-on work in a commercial air carrier environment.

Locations include Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, and Orlando. Start and end dates span January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with mentorship, assigned projects, and potential travel across the network.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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

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.
• During the internship the student will be assigned a mentor who will monitor progress and assign tasks and special projects.
• There may be opportunities to travel to other cities within our network on business trips and off-site visits

Skills

Willingness to relocate

Authorized to work in US without Spons

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

United Airlines invites students to join the Flight Operations Internship Program (FOIP) for a 16-week period to gain exposure to a global airline's operations. The program links academic interests with hands-on work in a commercial air carrier environment.

Locations include Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, and Orlando. Start and end dates span January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with mentorship, assigned projects, and potential travel across the network.