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United Airlines · 2 days ago

Intern - Airport Operations Business Strategy

United States-IL-WHQ - Arlington Heights - Corporate Support Center (AHSC)

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

United Airlines is offering an internship opportunity for early career professionals in their Airport Operations team. Interns will serve as internal consultants, providing business analyses and contributing to various operational strategies and performance improvements.

HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel

No H1B

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

Qualification

Business ManagementData AnalyticsMicrosoft OfficeQuantitative SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOperational Environment InterestAirline Operations Experience

Required

Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at the time of start pursuing a degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field of study

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

Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship or future sponsorship