Intern - Airport Operations (DEN) (Summer 2026)

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.

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape. From the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal consultant, providing business analyses to management of various operating divisions on challenges and opportunities facing the airline
• This may include one or more of the following: strategy, innovation and process improvement initiatives, performance analysis and data visualization, baggage performance, change management, safety and regulatory compliance, and station operations planning
• Potential assignments include analyzing operational performance, developing strategic plans, establishing performance metrics, and working with company organizations to analyze growth opportunities
• Interns are also responsible for studying organizational changes, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, and gathering and organizing information regarding problems and procedures
• They analyze information gathered, interpret data from various sources, and consider available solutions or alternative methods of proceeding, as may be required
• Job duties may vary based on location & team assigned. Teams in which you may be assigned could include:
• Projects & Executions
• Ramp
• Business
• Customer Service
• Station Operations Center

This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. This role will likely not convert to a full-time position at United at the conclusion of the internship.

The hourly rate for this position is $20 to $24, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.

Bonus eligible: no

At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, commuter, and flight privileges.

Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with Colorado state law. The Job Posting End Date is 01/16/2026

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

·       Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at start of the internship with at least one semester remaining prior to graduation. Must be pursuing a degree in Aviation Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field of study

·       Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

·       Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

·       Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship or future sponsorship

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

• Interest in the operational environment and the airline industry
• Proficiency in SQL, Palantir, and/or other data analysis languages
• Previous airline, operations, or project management experience