Intern Flt Ops Pilot Professional Flight Spring 2027

United Airlines; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines invites students to join the Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) for a 16-week exposure to the day-to-day operations of a global airline. Interns will be paired with a mentor who assigns tasks, projects, and daily guidance while supporting Flight Operations across multiple locations.

The program emphasizes real-world experience, the chance to travel to additional cities within the network, and hands-on involvement in staff support at the Chief Pilot Offices, Flight Training

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.

Responsibilities

• United Airlines Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) provides 16 weeks of insight into the operation of a global airline.
• Intern will be mentored and assigned tasks, special projects, and daily direction by a supervisor.
• There may be opportunities to travel to other cities within the network on business trips and off-site visits.

Skills

FAA Commercial rating

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 the student 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.

Posted through: 9/22/2026

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.

• For interns in the following stations please use the following hourly rates:

Station

SFO

$21.54

LAX

$22.50

LGA

$21.25

JFK

$21.25

EWR

$21.25

DEN

$19.29

Hourly Rate

Bonus eligible: No

At United, we offer 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]