Intern Ops Data Product & Anlytcs (Summer 2027)

United Airlines is an airline company offering internships and early-career opportunities. The Operations Data & Analytics Intern will support operational data product development and testing, automate SQL, Python, and Databricks workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate actionable insights from airline data.

What you'll do:

• Build & Validate – Support the development and testing of operational data modules that power data products used by frontline employees and leaders
• Streamline the Process – Help document, refine, and automate SQL, Python, and Databricks workflows to make analysis repeatable and scalable
• Bridge Business & Analytics – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn operational questions into actionable insights, exploring flight, customer, and operational data to find trends, outliers, and opportunities for performance improvement

What they're looking for:

• Current student pursuing a degree in **Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field**
• Strong analytical toolkit with **SQL and/or Python** experience (Databricks or Redshift exposure is a plus)
• Ability to explain findings clearly to both technical experts and business leaders
• Natural curiosity, initiative, and a drive to dig into complex data challenges that have a real operational impact
• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience, skill development, and valuable work experience
• Connections with industry leaders
• Participation in employee-run Business Resource Groups
• Participation in industry conferences
• Unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Accident and disability coverage