Intern - Corporate Real Estate, Airport Planning (Summer 2026)

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Description

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.

Get your hard hat ready. We're not just renovating the travel experience - we're renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide. The CRE Planning and Strategy (Airport Planning) plays a crucial role in optimizing airport layout and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

This internship offers hands-on experience in aviation planning and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in a dynamic and strategic environment.

· Contributing to the development of airport master plans, which outline the long-term vision for airport growth and development.

· Analyzing gate and terminal layouts to ensure efficient passenger flows and aircraft operations.

· Supporting project managers in various tasks, such as site selection, feasibility studies, and construction management.

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.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

· Currently enrolled in a college program (BS/BA) preferably in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Aviation Planning, Air Traffic Control, Architecture, or Engineering; must have at least one semester remaining at the conclusion of the internship

· Advanced knowledge in operation of Excel

· Knowledge of the function's principle, methods and techniques related to large hub operation

· Knowledge of FAA advisory circular

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

· Experience using AutoCAD

· Received or working towards receiving AAAE certifications

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. 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 [email protected] to request accommodation.