Intern - Corporate Real Estate, Airport Planner (Summer 2023)
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our internships are paid, and course credit hours may be considered depending on university’s guidelines. Internships include a competitive benefits package sought at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From mentorship opportunities to benefits like medical insurance and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind internship experience. Are you ready to travel the world?
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities will include providing assistance with the development of airport master plans, analyzing gate and terminal layouts, and providing support for project managers in general planning tasks. The candidate will work on multiple phases of projects often assisting multiple departments within the Corporate Real Estate group. Under general supervision, the intern will work from the design of others and perform routine aviation planning assignments. Assignments may include higher-level aviation planning work for training/development purposes.
- Develop and maintain central repository for system wide gate plans and exceptions, supports the Gate Layout Council (GLC) and analyzes gate layouts for compliancy of United's Gate Layout Standards Manual (GLSM)
- Review updated schedules for new aircraft/fleet roll outs and gate requirement changes
- Develop internal solutions for gate layout and striping efforts for gate apron envelopes (GLSM)
- Assist in reviewing airport master plan and development concepts, United support and operational space master plans, feasibility studies, land/easement acquisition services, aviation planning services, and support for project managers in general planning tasks
- Assist in performing research, capturing and analyzing data and developing phasing plans to mitigate impacts to gate operations coinciding with construction projects
- Assist in preparing written reports and results for terminal and gate planning studies
- Assist in performing technical analysis and developing conceptual layouts for the purpose of providing recommendations for terminal or off terminal facilities and aircraft movement areas including gates, remote parking and hangar layout and parking points
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications - External
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Majoring in Civil Engineering, Aviation, Aviation Management or Architecture
- High level of integrity/strict alignment to protecting confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail and highly organized
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Initiative
- 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 a crucial function of the position
- Availability to accommodate a hybrid attendance schedule; 2-3 days in office (Chicago)***
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Rising Senior/Current Junior with previous Civil Engineering, Aviation, Aviation Management or Architecture internship experience
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Advanced knowledge in operation of Excel
***subject to change
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