Intern - Pricing & Revenue Management (Summer 2027)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pricing and Revenue Management Internship Program offers an outstanding opportunity to work on high level projects that generate incremental revenue for our flights. Interns are placed into either Pricing or Revenue Management. Pricing defines price structure based on competition and customer willingness to pay. Revenue Management forecasts customer demand and sets booking levels. This position offers students an opportunity to work on high-visibility cross-functional teams to formulate advanced seasonal plans, analyze market trends and communicate revenue opportunities to senior leadership. The intern will also develop analytical skills around consumer choice, price elasticity and customer segmentation. Additionally, the intern will serve as an internal consultant providing business analyses on various critical initiatives such as: Developing and implementing revenue management strategies, customer segmentation approaches and new market launches. Defining pricing issues and identifying how pricing facts, data, and decisions link to overall business strategy issues. Creating queries and tools to improve business process and data management. Interns start as a group and are provided with training focused on industry dynamics, airline economics and Pricing / Revenue Management technical skills. A mentor is also assigned to each individual for personalized assistance and development.

Requirements

Current undergraduate student graduating in Dec. 2027 or Spring 2028, demonstrating strong academic performance
Track record of outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Ability to apply quantitative skills and discernment to airline industry
Must be able to relocate for internship duration
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Responsibilities

Defines price structure based on competition and customer willingness to pay
Forecasts customer demand and sets booking levels
Formulate advanced seasonal plans
Analyze market trends
Communicate revenue opportunities to senior leadership
Develop analytical skills around consumer choice, price elasticity and customer segmentation
Serve as an internal consultant providing business analyses on various critical initiatives
Develop and implement revenue management strategies, customer segmentation approaches and new market launches
Define pricing issues and identify how pricing facts, data, and decisions link to overall business strategy issues
Create queries and tools to improve business process and data management