Intern - CASS and Quality (Summer 2026)

United Airlines • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Early 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.
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time in an Aeronautical/Aerospace, Safey, Mechanical, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering degree program.
• Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours in core program.
• Individual should be a rising junior (at minimum) when internship begins.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Professional demeanor, excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office Products.
• Must have a valid passport and driver’s license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completed college level technical writing course
• Data analysis skills and/or solid understanding of Excel
• Aviation Focus (management, safety, etc.).
• Safety related training/ or certifications.
• FAA certifications.
• Previous professional working experience, especially at an airline
• Project experience in courses related to core course work in Aeronautical/Aerospace, Safety, Mechanical, Material Science, Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in the development of Tech Ops safety and quality assurance risk assessment tools and resources
• Lead process improvement and automation projects
• Assists with SMS process for safety recommendations and safety assurance
• Supports with investigations, data analysis and trending
• Attends and provides input to cross-departmental safety meetings
• Builds Tech Ops Safety Promotions, Communications, reports
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• flight privileges

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees