Co-op - Engineering (January-August / May-Dec) jobs in United States
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United Airlines · 5 months ago

Co-op - Engineering (January-August / May-Dec)

positionUnited States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

United Airlines is a leading airline offering internships and co-op opportunities for early career professionals. As a Technical Operations intern, you will work alongside industry experts on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines while contributing to the maintenance and operation of the airline's fleet.

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Responsibilities

Provide aircraft engineering support to line and check aircraft
Review, evaluate and resolve next steps on manufacturer bulletins, management requests and regulatory requirements on United Airlines Airbus/Boeing aircraft
Prepare cost analysis on projects
Investigate and provide decisions for non-conformances resulting from in-service failures or maintenance incidents
Data extraction, normalization and analysis, data-based modeling/forecasting
Trend valuations across fleet/stations specific to time in check, work package scope, and costs
Process optimization and mapping out existing gaps and possible mitigations

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringData analysisProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related field
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 2026
Work related travel may be required, individuals must be able to travel without any restrictions
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or at any point in the future

Benefits

Unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly

Company

United Airlines

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United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
dateFounded in 1926
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.united.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-01-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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