Technical Operations Co-Op Intern
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Job Description
About United Airlines:
United Airlines is on a mission to become the best airline in aviation history. Their shared purpose, “Connecting People, Uniting the World,” extends beyond transportation to encompass social responsibility, including uplifting communities where they operate. As a global company with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, they emphasize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. They are currently experiencing significant growth and plan to hire tens of thousands of people in the coming years.
Job Description: Technical Operations Co-Op Intern
United Airlines offers paid internships with potential for course credit (depending on university guidelines) and a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and space-available travel privileges. The Technical Operations Co-op program provides hands-on experience working alongside professionals in various engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities: Interns will collaborate with Technical Operations (TO) professionals, tackling real-world problems and gaining industry knowledge. Specific responsibilities vary depending on placement, but could include:
• Providing aircraft engineering support for line and check aircraft.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and resolving issues related to manufacturer bulletins, management requests, and regulatory requirements on Airbus/Boeing aircraft.
• Preparing cost analyses for projects.
• Investigating and resolving non-conformances stemming from in-service failures or maintenance incidents.
• Process optimization and identifying gaps for mitigation.
Potential Placements: Internship placements are throughout the United Airlines system, with locations in Houston, TX or Chicago, IL, depending on the project and team. Possible teams include Line & Base Engineering, Interiors Engineering, Avionics, Powerplant Engineering, Structures, Reliability, and Digital Fleet Management.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 semester hours completed in core degree coursework.
• Rising junior (at minimum) when the internship begins.
• Availability for a 5-6 month co-op starting in January.
• Ability to travel without restrictions (work-related travel may be required).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the internship offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), and flight privileges.
