Intern - Engine Overhaul Engineer (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? 

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

As an intern you are part of the United team, you'll learn everything you need to take your career higher by working alongside engineering and technical specialists. We are hiring interns for spring and summer in the following areas and based on your degree program you can interview for opportunities in one of many teams

Avionics engineering is responsible for maintaining aircraft avionics systems reliability and improve functionality, as well as providing support to our internal customers safely and efficiently. Responsible subject matter includes communications, navigation, autopilot, indication, and recording systems.

Structures engineering is responsible for maintaining and modifying the physical aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, empennage, windows, doors, etc.) to prevent corrosion and fatigue related issues. Structures develops technical instructions to accomplish inspections, repairs, and modifications as needed to support regulatory, as well as business requirements.

Powerplant provides guidance of United’s engine, APU (AUXILIARY POWER UNIT) and thrust reverser programs making sure these programs are maintained to industry leading standards. As part of this the team works closely with airplane, engine and APU (AUXILIARY POWER UNIT) manufacturers, repair facilities, and front-line technicians' evaluating, develop and implement corrective actions when required.

Systems engineering is responsible for maintaining a variety of aircraft internal systems. Develop programs and author paperwork to improve reliability and maintain safety of the numerous ATA (Air Transport Association) chapters assigned to the team

Interiors engineering team works to maintain cabins on United aircraft. You might be assigned to work on a variety of interior projects, including seats, lavatories, oxygen systems, galleys, life rafts as well as supporting larger modifications that are taking place with our marketing teams. You will support both reliabilities, regulatory as well as reviewing designs with vendor companies to incorporate new products within the cabin. You provide engineering support for repairs and modifications of aircraft in overhaul.

Cabin Systems engineering is responsible for the maintenance and modification of the electrical systems inside the passenger cabin. We provide support and engineering services for lighting, in seat power, cabin communication, seat back entertainment, and Cabin WIFI. We work closely with internal United customers as well as external suppliers to improve reliability and implement new features.

Line and Base engineering support our daily operations, you would be partnered to work at one of our hubs and support an engineer who works with daily out of service events. Structures experience and repairs are a huge part of this daily event.

Maintenance Programs engineering maintains a compliant, reliable, and cost- efficient maintenance program to support operations. Ensure that the program follows all regulatory requirements, including the Boeing MPD (Maintenance Planning Document) Section 9/Airbus ALS Requirements. Develop maintenance program analysis, generate, and complete changes request documentation for the fleet.

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!

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. 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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.