Description
Early careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Aiding in the development of Tech Ops safety and quality assurance risk assessment tools and resources
- Lead process improvement and automation projects
- Assists with SMS process for safety recommendations and safety assurance
- Supports with investigations, data analysis and trending
- Attends and provides input to cross-departmental safety meetings
- Builds Tech Ops Safety Promotions, Communications, reports
- Assisting with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Must be currently enrolled full-time in an Aeronautical/Aerospace, Safey, Mechanical, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering degree program.
- Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours in core program.
- Individual should be a rising junior (at minimum) when internship begins.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Professional demeanor, excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Proficient in the use of PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office Products.
- Must have a valid passport and driver’s license.
- Work related travel may be required, individuals must be able to travel without any restrictions.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Completed college level technical writing course
- Data analysis skills and/or solid understanding of Excel
- Aviation Focus (management, safety, etc.).
- Safety related training/ or certifications.
- FAA certifications.
- Previous professional working experience, especially at an airline
- Project experience in courses related to core course work in Aeronautical/Aerospace, Safety, Mechanical, Material Science, Industrial Engineering.
Compensation and benefits information is outlined below. Please note, intern pay rate may differ based on student’s class standing.
The starting rate for this role is $20.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory 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. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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