Tech Ops Planning Intern - Fleet Strategy & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines offers a paid Technical Operations Internship in Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with TO professionals across Data Analytics, Digital Fleet Management, and Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance planning and optimization.

The internship runs 10–12 weeks in Summer 2027 for students pursuing ME, AE, EE, Industrial, Math, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related fields with at least 12 semester hours and rising junior status.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools.
• 12 semester hours in core degree coursework.
• Rising junior by internship start date.
• Available for 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Willing to travel, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with TO professionals on problems and learning about the industry.
• Assist in Data Analytics, Digital Fleet Management, Strategic/Base Planning, and Engineering projects.
• Provide cost analysis on projects and support data extraction/forecasting.
• Help with maintenance planning and optimization tasks and create or refine work packages.
• Contribute across multiple teams and locations as placements vary, including Chicago, IL.

Skills

Generative AI understanding

Education

Engineering/Related field degree

12 credit hours core coursework

Job description

United Airlines offers a paid Technical Operations Internship in Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with TO professionals across Data Analytics, Digital Fleet Management, and Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in maintenance planning and optimization.

The internship runs 10–12 weeks in Summer 2027 for students pursuing ME, AE, EE, Industrial, Math, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related fields with at least 12 semester hours and rising junior status.