Flight Operations Intern- Fall 2018
The United Airlines Flight Operations Intern Program (FOIP) is designed to give enrolled students insight and exposure into the operation of a global airline. The FOIP combines a student’s academic and career interests with valuable work experience in the commercial air carrier environment.
During the internship the student will be assigned a mentor to work with who is responsible for monitoring their progress throughout the semester. The mentor will be responsible for assigning tasks, special projects and directing the intern on a daily basis. Throughout the course of the FOIP, the responsibility of the interns will not only encompass their respective base and office, but there may also be opportunities to travel to other cities within our network on business trips and off site visits. Internships are offered in the various Flight Operations departments and various cities.
Qualifications
Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science or related field
Must be at least a Junior, Senior or Graduate Student within one year of graduation at the start of the internship
FAA Instrument rating required
FAA Commercial Certificate highly preferred
FAA Multi-Engine Rating preferred
FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third) required
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required
Valid U.S. Passport required
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S for any employer without sponsorship
Must pass a U.S. drivers/criminal background check and drug screen
Must be willing to find and pay for housing in respective city
During the internship the student will be assigned a mentor to work with who is responsible for monitoring their progress throughout the semester. The mentor will be responsible for assigning tasks, special projects and directing the intern on a daily basis. Throughout the course of the FOIP, the responsibility of the interns will not only encompass their respective base and office, but there may also be opportunities to travel to other cities within our network on business trips and off site visits. Internships are offered in the various Flight Operations departments and various cities.
Qualifications
Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science or related field
Must be at least a Junior, Senior or Graduate Student within one year of graduation at the start of the internship
FAA Instrument rating required
FAA Commercial Certificate highly preferred
FAA Multi-Engine Rating preferred
FAA Medical (First, Second, or Third) required
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required
Valid U.S. Passport required
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S for any employer without sponsorship
Must pass a U.S. drivers/criminal background check and drug screen
Must be willing to find and pay for housing in respective city