Global Supply Chain and MRO Shops - Intern (Summer 2026)

United Airlines • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you're a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You'll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. During your summer experience, you will be fully immersed in our collaborative culture built on diversity of thought. Our teams will be looking for your curiosity and your unique point of view. We will look to push your development as an analyst and a leader alike through comprehensive, on-the-job training, leadership development workshops, and mentorships to help you navigate your internship. Interns will be given meaningful projects along with the opportunity to interact with and present to leadership. As a Global Supply Chain and MRO Shops intern, you'll work side-by-side with our TO professionals, taking on problems and learning about our industry. Interns will be placed throughout our system, depending on project needs at locations that may include Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, or San Francisco. Potential placements include but are not limited to teams in Supply Chain Insights, Inventory Management & Strategy, Engine Maintenance Management and Strategy, Supplier Strategy & Performance, Inventory Forecasting and Performance, Master Data and Logistics Services.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours in core degree course work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Individual should be a rising junior (at minimum) when internship begins.
• Must be available for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• 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 an employer without sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable with SQL, Python, Power BI, and large datasets.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts (calculating Safety Stock values, network design, etc.).
• Warehouse experience, 2PL work/intern experience.
• Root cause analysis.
• Project and change management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real projects that help move the business forward.
• Gain hands-on experience and grow your professional skill set.
• Connect with industry leaders.
• Participate in industry conferences.
• Work side-by-side with TO professionals.
• Take on problems and learn about the industry.
• Interact with and present to leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flight privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree