Intern - Line Planning (Summer 2025)

United Airlines • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Intern - Line Planning position at United Airlines offers a unique opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Aviation Engineering, Aviation Technical Management, or Aviation Technical Support. This paid internship allows interns to work alongside Technical Operations professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of aircraft maintenance and operations. Interns will engage in data analytics, process optimization, and support sustainability initiatives while contributing to the planning and management of maintenance operations for United's fleet.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree with a focus on Aviation Engineering, Aviation Technical Management, or Aviation Technical Support.
• Strong data analytics and process improvement skills.
• 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 2025.
• Work-related travel may be required, individuals must be able to travel without any restrictions, including internationally.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide Line Maintenance Planning operational support to United's live flying operation.
• Support, uphold & seek to enhance Line Maintenance Planning Operations key performance indicators and metric goals.
• Conduct data extraction, normalization, and analysis, as well as data-based modeling/forecasting.
• Lead efforts in supporting line deliverable bespoke technical projects from concept to completion in a live operational environment.
• Support departmental and corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Optimize processes and map out existing gaps and possible mitigations in standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Course credit hours may be considered depending on university guidelines
• Medical insurance
• Space available travel privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed