Intern - Corporate Safety

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.<br><br>Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.<br><br><h2>Description</h2><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">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.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines your love for aviation with the critical aspect of safety? We are thrilled to introduce an internship experience that will take your passion for flying to new heights while contributing to the fundamental principles of operations safety.   <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>What to Expect:<o:p></o:p></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Interns are placed into either Safety Management Systems or Operations Safety Programs:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><p>Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Data – SMS guides our day-to-day operation to ensure we follow safety compliance, and safety standards and proactively identify hazards and risks. It is in place to help us guard against injuries, incidents, and accidents. Every employee plays a vital role in managing safety through our SMS, including our CEO and leadership team.   </p><p> </p><p><o:p></o:p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, the intern will support Operations Safety on various initiatives such as:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><p>Analyze safety data in support of cross-divisional safety projects, such as our <span style="background-color:yellow;"><span style="mso-highlight:yellow;">United Safety Hub project</span></span>, an effort to transition to a modern and fully integrated Safety system, developing enhancements to existing safety frameworks and helping set new standards for our SMS program, partnering with teams to work through Safety metadata, and many other SMS and related data projects.</p><p> </p><p><o:p></o:p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">A mentor will be assigned to everyone for personalized assistance and development. United values diverse experiences, and perspectives. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>No Direct Path: </strong>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.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p class="MsoNormal">What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Current undergraduate students demonstrating strong academic performance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Track record of outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Ability to apply quantitative skills and discernment to the airline industry<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:-24px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Posting dates: January 16, 2026 through January 23, 2026</span></span></p><br>The starting rate for this role is $21.00.<br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 <a href="mailto:JobAccommodations@united.com" target="_blank">JobAccommodations@united.com</a> to request accommodation.