Intern - Meteorology Support (Summer 2027)

United Airlines•Arlington Heights, IL

12d•Onsite

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. The main objective for the Meteorology Support Intern is to assist in the design and deployment of enterprise-wide weather decision support systems. The Intern will have the opportunity to improve upon or create an original weather forecast product tailored to the unique needs of operational stakeholders, culminating in a presentation to Network Operations divisional leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or similar
Some knowledge of operational meteorology
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently on technical tasks
Creative and flexible problem-solver
Solid understanding of domestic and international geography
Position is based in Chicago, IL – must be able to relocate
Intern duration is 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026
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 an essential function of this position

Nice To Haves

Academic or extracurricular experience in operational meteorology, aviation, and/or weather data analysis
Familiarity with meteorological data types and formats
Working knowledge of object-oriented programming, frontend development, data visualization, and/or AWS services
Demonstrated interest or experience in aviation meteorology
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

Contribute to the design of customized weather forecast products.
Interface with stakeholders at United’s Network Operations Center and hub airports to align weather risks to operational constraints.
Collaborate with Digital Technology development teams to integrate weather data and forecast products into operational decision-support tools and projects.
Create visualizations of current and past forecast data for qualitative and quantitative verification.