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United Airlines

Intern - Pilot Workforce Planning and Strategy (Summer 2026)

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Internship
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
accident insurance
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k)
flight privileges

Job Description

United Airlines is a leading global airline committed to connecting people and uniting the world through safe, reliable, and efficient air travel. With a vast route network that spans domestic and international destinations, United Airlines prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences while fostering a work environment that supports growth, diversity, and inclusion. The company offers a variety of opportunities for early career professionals through internships, co-ops, and full-time roles, providing a platform to contribute to important projects, gain valuable industry experience, and build meaningful professional connections. By joining United Airlines, employees become part of a community driven by innovation,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program
  • position is based in chicago, il - must be able to relocate
  • intern duration is 10-12 weeks during summer 2026
  • applicant must be legal authorized to work in the united states for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
  • successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
  • reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of this position

Job Qualifications

  • currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program
  • strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • proven proficiency in microsoft office, specifically powerpoint and excel
  • powerpoint: charts, visualization, thinkcell
  • excel: pivot tables, advanced formulas, basic modeling
  • exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • intellectual curiosity, desire to learn, ability to take initiative
  • demonstrated leadership and ownership of work
  • position is based in chicago, il - must be able to relocate
  • intern duration is 10-12 weeks during summer 2026
  • applicant must be legal authorized to work in the united states for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
  • successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
  • reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of this position
  • pursuing a degree in industrial engineering, data analytics, computer science, aviation management, operations management, business analytics or other related quantitative field
  • anticipated graduation between december 2026 & june 2027
  • experience with sql or python
  • experience with powerbi or palantir foundry

Job Duties

  • develop fleet and crew base strategy in alignment with evolving network planning schedules tied to united's growth plans
  • analyze crew reserve trends to develop a refined forecast for planning reserve support for operational reliability
  • utilize data analytics and visualization technologies to review and communicate key trends in our pilot workforce
  • evaluate and analyze trends in our monthly schedule build processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency as well as improvement to pilot quality of life

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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