Intern - Corporate Real Estate, Business Optimization (Summer 2027)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flight privileges

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago offers internships and co-ops in Corporate Real Estate, providing hands-on projects, skill growth, and exposure to industry leaders while supporting our operations across hubs and city locations.

This internship focuses on aviation planning, data analytics, and stakeholder communication, with the starting rate of $20 per hour and potential bonus opportunities; eligible students gain real-world experience and networking in a global airline.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college BS/BA program with at least one semester remaining.
• Interest in aviation, real estate development, or business operations.
• Familiarity with AI tools and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Support data, analytics, and reporting development.
• Support stakeholder management and communication.
• Day-to-day support of the operations of project management teams.

Skills

College student

Interest in aviation

Education

BS/BA in Real Estate, Business, Finance

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands‑on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee‑run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly.

Get your hard hat ready. We’re not just renovating the travel experience – we’re renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide. The Corporate Real Estate team is composed of Planning and Development and Airport Affairs. These two teams work together to secure lease spaces and manage all major construction and renovation projects at our hubs, line stations and city locations across the world. The Business Services Team is a centralized organization that supports all aspects of the Corporate Real Estate team’s processes and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

This internship offers hands‑on experience in aviation planning and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in a dynamic and strategic environment.

• Support process improvement initiatives
• Support data, analytics, and reporting development
• Support stakeholder management and communication
• Day to day support of the operations of project management teams

This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. This role will likely not convert to a full‑time position at United at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Currently enrolled in a college program (BS/BA) preferably in Real Estate, Business Management, Finance; must have at least one semester remaining at the conclusion of the internship
• Interest in aviation, real estate development, and/or business operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem‑solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organisational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Posting dates: September 1, 2026 through September 8, 2026

The starting rate for this role is $20.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]