Intern - Resource Planning - Industrial Engineering (summer 2026)

Internship Opportunity

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

During your summer experience, you will be fully immersed into our collaborative culture that is built on diversity of thought. This team is looking for your curiosity and 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 personalized summer liaisons to help you navigate your internship. Interns will be given meaningful projects along with the opportunity to interact with and present to leadership. Primary responsibilities include the following (but are not limited to):

• Employing resource planning tool, staffing standards, volume forecast and labor constraints to develop optimal staffing recommendations for future flight schedules for assigned stations
• Assist in the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts which will be used for informed decision making and in providing accurate external financial guidance
• Applying models to generate annual operating plans as well as an 18-month rolling forecast
• Providing variance analysis and explanation to divisional leadership, senior leadership, and the Finance Division
• Providing ad-hoc budget and forecast scenario analysis as required
• May also capture best practice data and may make program/process recommendations to support corporate/division programs and policy updates
• May support ongoing or special analyses related to future flight schedules, potential staffing standards changes, strategic initiatives and potential changes to labor agreements

In addition, your understanding of United Airlines as a company and the airline industry will be enhanced through chats with leadership and behind-the-scenes tours of airport, baggage, and maintenance operations and/or crew training facilities.

This internship may be eligible for full-time conversion based on performance in role, position availability and overall operational need, potentially offering a direct pathway to a career with us.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, or related area of study and demonstrating strong academic performance with at least one semester left of education post internship
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment
• Solid interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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 the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Proficiency in Python

The starting rate for this role is $20.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.

To request accommodation, please contact JobAccommodations@united.com.