Intern - Tech Ops Strategy (Summer 2026)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

12h•$20

About The Position

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our internships are paid, and course credit hours may be considered depending on university’s guidelines. Internships include a competitive benefits package sought at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From mentorship opportunities to benefits like medical insurance and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind internship experience. Are you ready to travel the world? 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 pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Aviation management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or a related field
Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours in core degree course work
Individual should be a rising junior (at minimum) when internship begins
Must be available for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026
Work related travel may be required, individuals must be able to travel without any restrictions, including internationally
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or at any point in the future

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Project Support: Support key workstreams across the Tech Ops portfolio by assisting with project coordination activities to help ensure alignment with organizational goals. Contribute to the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and tracking tools to support successful project execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance Support: Collaborate with project team members to support alignment and progress toward project objectives. Assist with governance-related activities by helping track actions, prepare materials, and support documentation to promote project accountability.
Business Case & Analysis Support: Assist with business case development and cross-functional Tech Ops projects by gathering relevant data, identifying key factors, and supporting basic analyses. Contribute to identifying potential opportunities for operational improvements and documenting findings.
Communication & Insight Delivery: Support the development of the Tech Ops narrative by helping organize information and align initiatives with organizational priorities. Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and leadership updates to clearly communicate project progress, insights, and recommendations.