Intern - Global Network Planning, Alliances & United Express (Summer 2027)

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers - and employees - love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Intern in this role is responsible for assisting the team in building United's route network to maximize profitability as well as contributing to commercial projects including, but not limited to, fleet strategy, airplane configuration, and long-range network plans. Projects will include creating schedule proposals and market forecasts for proposed changes using a data-driven approach. The Associate Analyst will have regular presentations to leadership, up to the Director-level. This position may also complete ad-hoc projects to support the team and broader Department initiatives.

• Assist in the design and optimization of schedules for maximum network value while taking other stakeholder priorities into account including safety, customer service, catering, inflight crew, aircraft performance and others
• Regularly evaluate industry trends and their impact on network strategy
• Work cross functionally with commercial and operating groups such as Revenue Management, Cargo, Sales, Marketing to ensure viability of network plans
• Perform ad-hoc, data-driven analyses on the broader United network and fleets and make recommendations regarding aircraft purchases, retirements, or reconfigurations
• Conduct research, develop, and present insights with an owner mentality to leadership

Posted from September 1 - September 15, 2026

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Complex problem solving through independent critical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

• In Aviation, Business, Economics, or related area
• Internship experience in Aviation Industry
• Data manipulation and quantitative analysis skills
• Knowledge of writing SQL queries
• 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.

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 may also be 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io