United Airlines Internship | Airport Operations Intern, Chicago ORD

United Airlines

Job Description

During your experience, you will be fully immersed into our collaborative culture that is built on diversity of thought. Our teams will be looking for your curiosity and your unique point of view. Our operations internship provides hands-on, real-world experience. As an intern with United, you are more than a student – you are a member of our team.

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal consultant, providing business analyses to management of various operating divisions on challenges and opportunities facing the airline. This may include one or more of the following: strategy, innovation and process improvement initiatives, performance analysis and data visualization, baggage performance, change management, safety and regulatory compliance, and station operations planning




• Potential assignments include analyzing operational performance, developing strategic plans, establishing performance metrics, and working with company organizations to analyze growth opportunities




• Interns are also responsible for studying organizational changes, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, and gathering and organizing information regarding problems and procedures




• They analyze information gathered, interpret data from various sources, and consider available solutions or alternative methods of proceeding, as may be required

Job Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)




• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills




• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment




• Solid interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork




• Applicant must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or other business-based / quantitative field




• Intern duration is summer




• Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship or future sponsorship for a full/part time position






Preferred Qualifications




• Previous intern or work experience




• Data analytics background




• General aviation interest or knowledge

Job Details

Company: United Airlines

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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