DescriptionEarly careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
Our Flight Operations team is at the leading edge of the airline industry, working hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably, and efficiently every single day by hiring, training, qualifying, and supporting the best pilots in the industry. The Flight Operations Crew Resources Planning & Analysis team supports this mission through planning that spans two months to five years out, covering everything from long term forecasts for pilot hiring and training to building and awarding pilots’ monthly schedules.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop fleet and crew base strategy in alignment with evolving Network Planning schedules tied to the United NEXT growth plans
- Analyze crew reserve trends to develop a refined forecast for planning reserve support for operational reliability
- Utilize data analytics and visualization technologies to review and communicate key trends in our pilot workforce
- Evaluate and analyze trends in our monthly schedule build processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency as well as improvement to pilot quality of life
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
- PowerPoint: charts, visualization, Thinkcell
- Excel: pivot tables, advanced formulas, basic modeling
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Intellectual curiosity, desire to learn, ability to take initiative
- Demonstrated leadership and ownership of work
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with SQL or Python
- Experience with PowerBI or Palantir Foundry
- Planned Graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
