Intern - Flight Dispatch (Summer 2025)

About the position

The Flight Dispatch Intern at United Airlines is a full-time summer position designed for students and early career professionals. This role is integral to the Network Operations Control (NOC) team, focusing on supporting the Flight Dispatch group in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of flights. Interns will engage in various projects, assist with manual revisions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational processes, all while gaining valuable experience in the airline industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and perform meeting scribe responsibilities
• Coordinate with stakeholders to revise and publish Dispatch manuals, checklists, City Pair Briefing Guides (CPBG), and other publications in accordance with dispatch standardization
• Perform Dispatch Line Check Dispatcher (LCD) administrative duties that may include assigning Dispatch desk checks, coordinate meetings, and desk check documentation tracking
• Assist in the development and improvement of Dispatch desk check material to provide statistical data metrics for dispatch training and policy implementation
• Assist the on-duty Manager of Dispatch Operations (MDO) or Chief Dispatcher as required (administrative tasks, scheduling issues, etc.)
• Collaborate with IT development teams on the integration of dispatch data into new operational decision support tools and platforms (Skyplan, Kronos, and Pelesys)
• Additional tasks/project work as assigned by Dispatch leadership

Requirements

• Airline operations experience or knowledge attained from FAA Aircraft Dispatcher coursework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on teamwork
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

Nice-to-haves

• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher coursework certificate of completion or Pilot's License
• Relevant work experience

Benefits

• Robust mentorship program
• Exclusive travel privileges
• Engaging social events