Tech Ops Maintenance Planning Intern — Global Travel

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines offers a paid Technical Operations internship with mentorship and real-world experience across multiple technical disciplines. The role provides competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and travel privileges.

Open September 1–15, 2026, internship length 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027, with eligibility for course credit depending on university guidelines. Internships include opportunities to learn on projects, leveraging data, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management, Computer Science, Mathematics or another related field
• Proficient in basic tools (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn to use unfamiliar tools
• Adept at juggling several projects and initiatives simultaneously through appropriate prioritization
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact at all levels (including executive) and team
• Willingness to learn and be curious across all aspects of United
• Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours in core degree course work
• Individual should be a rising junior (at minimum) when internship begins
• Must be available for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or at any point in the future

Responsibilities

• Interpret and perform technical maintenance analysis by reviewing long‑term forecasts for task cards, Deferred Item Programs (DIPs), and log pages across multiple aircraft fleet types to support accurate maintenance planning
• Build and support automated reporting and planning tools using programming and analytics platforms to enhance current workflows and improve data accuracy
• Expand on current aircraft maintenance forecasting and planning analysis by creating new datasets, monitoring schedules, workloads, and capacity, and flagging / reviewing risks or anomalies
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc materials for stakeholder reviews, leadership updates, and operational discussions regarding project status
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Base Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Maintenance Programs, Aircraft Records, Project Planning, Supply Chain, and others) to ensure data alignment, resolve discrepancies, and support smooth execution

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Engineering or related field (pursuing)

12 semester hours minimum in core coursework

Rising junior when internship begins

Legal work authorization in the US

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Programming basics (Python, SQL, HTML, VBA)

Job description

United Airlines offers a paid Technical Operations internship with mentorship and real-world experience across multiple technical disciplines. The role provides competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and travel privileges.

Open September 1–15, 2026, internship length 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027, with eligibility for course credit depending on university guidelines. Internships include opportunities to learn on projects, leveraging data, reporting, and