United Airlines · 5 months ago
Intern - Cargo (Summer 2026)
United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerUnited Airlines is a major provider of air freight services, and they are seeking interns for their Cargo team for the summer of 2026. Interns will contribute to various projects across fields such as eCommerce, Postal Network Optimization, Cargo Logistics, Sales Strategy, Revenue Management, and Technology Products, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the business's operational needs.
HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
The eCommerce intern will support the business, in partnership with our technology counterparts, in driving these initiatives forward
The intern will actively engage in efforts to enable online booking capabilities, API connectivity and digital marketplace participation
Intern will conduct analysis to identify those mail shipments that meet defined criteria and are eligible for payment
Intern will establish and manage end-to-end process which includes identifying pending payments, initiating claims and following-up on payments due
Interns will be responsible for projects that make the $2B+ United Cargo business possible
This will include further optimizing 18,000+ Unit Load Device (ULD) assets, Cargo’s $70M trucking network, managing millions in capital investments, pushing cost savings and/or minimizing cost increases, statistical modeling and forecasting, optimizing warehouses, driving accessorial revenues, mitigating claims, and negotiating contracts
Interns in the Sales Strategy organization will actively participate in developing strategic direction, forecasting revenue and providing analytical support to Cargo’s global Sales organization
The Sales Strategy intern will join a team of analysts who are working on a variety of projects relating to flight level forecasting & performance
Successful candidate will analyze data including operational and revenue performance, yield, product mix and customer support metrics to further define what makes a flight successful
The Revenue Management intern will support our North America and Latin America entities in analyzing Specialty product booking trends, capacity & yields
Intern will support the implementation of a new global dynamic pricing tool thereby enabling Cargo’s digital journey
Responsibilities will include assessing current pricing practices relative to market conditions, reviewing processes/SOPs for adhoc management and promoting tool adoption
The Technology Products team supports the business in delivering key technology initiatives
The team could benefit from an intern who could help drive new functionality for our pricing tool
Finalizing requirements, performing system testing and preparing users for global launch are among intern responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Must be a local/living in Chicago, Illinois
Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business or related field graduating Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
Interpersonal and project management skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Must be able to optimally work in a remote environment during defined business hours
Benefits
Unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
Founded in 1926
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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