I like how United made their interns to perform different jobs and shadow different departments
What I wish was different
There were only 2 shifts, one is from 6-2.30, second is from 10-6.30. I wish there were other schedules
Advice
Be prepared to stand for 8 hours straight
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Component Engineering Support
June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Lot of professional development and refinement of communication skills. Also, expanding my network and making friends.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Go in assuming you know very little and take every opportunity to learn something new
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Summer Intern
May - September 2018 • Elizabeth, NJ
What I liked
I loved the experience and the people I met and networked with.
What I wish was different
Offer some sort of travel benefits.
Advice
Always be on time.
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Network Planning Intern
June - September 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
It was great! Interesting work, great team, and excellent travel benefits.
What I wish was different
One of the three projects I worked on was a little dull, but it is not coming back next year.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask people for help- everyone is really nice and willing to!
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Structures Engineering Intern
June - September 2017 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Benefits
What I wish was different
More work
Advice
Do it
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Propulsion Engineer
September - December 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
United is a great company to work for especially if you have an interest in aviation. Not very technical work, but an engineering mindset allows you to excel.
What I wish was different
Wish they gave a relocation stipend prior to moving. Instead it comes with the first paycheck.
Advice
Take advantage of the flight benefits.
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Environmental Affairs Intern
June - September 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Free airfare, corporate sustainability experience, phenomenal networking opportunities, business knowledge, amazing people, can I just say everything?
What I wish was different
Had more time in the day to finish all projects. Wish I had asked more questions.
Advice
Ask questions, network whenever possible, always ask how you can help and if there is anything you can do before you leave for the day.
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Customer Service Delivery Intern
May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved how United treated me like a member of the team and allowed me to participate in multiple hands-on projects throughout the summer! I was able to learn so much over the 12 short weeks I was there.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Airport Operations and Field Ops Intern
May - August 2018 • Newark, NJ
What I liked
Working in an airport is always interesting and high-energy; the airline industry is fast-pace and never runs out of problems that need solving. I was rarely bored working this job. The flying benefit also allows you and one friend to fly anywhere for free or extremely discounted domestically and internationally. There is lots of room for growth and exploration.
What I wish was different
I worked the same position two years in a row. The first year I didn't feel like I was doing projects described by the job description. I spoke up and the second year I was working on projects that were directly applicable to my major/interests and I learned a lot.
Advice
Take advantage of every opportunity, both with the job and flying benefit. United Airlines is a major company, so it has endless connections to make. Talk to everyone you meet and never be afraid to put yourself out there. Also take advantage of the flying benefit! You don't get the opportunity for free flights often.
