Intern - Flt Ops - Pilot - Professional Flight (Spring 2027)

All Aviation Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flight privileges

Commuter benefits

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines invites students to join the Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) for a 16-week term across multiple cities. You will support business processes in Chief Pilot Offices, Flight Training Center, or Corporate Support Center under a mentor who assigns tasks and tracks progress.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, FAA Commercial rating, FAA Medical, valid passport for international travel, and proficient Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• FAA Commercial rating required.
• FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third class) required.
• Valid passport required for international travel.
• Proficiency with 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.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Hourly rates

Station and Hourly Rate:

• SFO: $21.54
• LAX: $22.50
• LGA: $21.25
• JFK: $21.25
• EWR: $21.25
• DEN: $19.29

Bonus eligible: No

The starting monthly rate for this position is $17.50/hour dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education level, and skills. This range is based on a temporary full-time schedule.

In addition to the hourly rates, United Airlines is offering a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, commuter, and flight privileges.

Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with Colorado state law.

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, color, 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]