26 November 2022

United Airlines | Pilot

Chicago, IL, United States

Intern - Pilot Strategy (Summer 2024)

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Student and Early Career

Job IdWHQ00022467

Intern - MBA & Undergrad

Description

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 careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training — our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Flight Operations – Aviate & Pilot Strategy:

The Aviate and Pilot Strategy team develops and handles programs focused on the United Next initiative to support United’s growth. Aviate is United Airlines, Inc.’s pilot career development program offering both aspiring flight students and commercial pilots a defined career path to potential employment as a First Officer with United. Aviate’s goal is to attract outstanding people who want to join the very best team of pilots in the aviation industry. United understands that in order to do this, Aviate must be flexible enough to accommodate individuals at every stage of their training and development. Through its network of participating universities, professional flight training organizations, Part 135 operators, and United Express carriers, United is able to offer candidates multiple points of entry into Aviate. Candidates who apply and are selected to join Aviate will benefit from a career path that is tailored to their current experience level, enabling them to build flight hours and develop as leaders in preparation for a potential position with United as a First Officer. The Aviate team, alongside Pilot Strategy, is focused on attracting top talent critical for the United Next initiative. To learn more about the program please visit unitedaviate.com.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Aviate & Pilot Strategy team is offering an internship opportunity for an individual who has a passion for strategic innovation, process improvement, and project management with the willingness to consider the details and the ability to assess the big picture. This role will require critical thinking and strong internal and external client relationships. As an intern you will support a portfolio of work around developing, implementing, and improving the various programs, policies, and partnerships necessary to expand United’s pilot pool. You will support leading and analyzing program data to measure performance and support key objectives. You will coordinate with multiple United teams including Communications, Creative, Marketing, Branding, IT, Travel Services, Legal, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Labor Relations, Flight Ops Training, and Crew Resources to ensure program alignment. If you like to work in a fast-paced exciting environment and love to solve complex problems then join the dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative Aviate and Pilot Strategy team.

The intern will spend equal time supporting the four verticals within the Aviate and Pilot Strategy team:

  • Partnership Sourcing and Engagement
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Program Design and Technology
  • Pilot Strategy and Military program

Responsibilities include supporting the team’s in the following areas:

  • Identify, propose, develop, vet, and implement programs to reach and attract top talent
  • Support marketing, branding, social, public relations, communication, and promotional efforts of United’s pilot hiring initiatives
  • Handle key collaborator communication and guidance for program execution and policy updates
  • Run development of supporting technology
  • Lead program status and performance through collection of relevant data and performance metrics
  • Evaluate, model, and forecast throughput to support United pilot hiring needs
  • Support partner organizations in the administration of programs and production of relevant data
  • Provide program updates to business units and senior leaders within and outside Flight Ops
  • Be knowledgeable about the Aviate and Military programs to ensure alignment with Aviate and Pilot Strategy initiatives

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate student graduating in Dec. 2024 or Spring 2025, 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 at team
  • Ability to apply quantitative skills and discernment to airline industry
  • Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate for internship duration
  • Start dates in May or June 2024
  • 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

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. 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. Please contact (see our website) to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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