Intern - Aviation Planning (Spring 2019) Req #: WHQ00014341-MM Location: Chicago, IL US Job Category:Intern - MBA & Undergrad We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world come find yours. Corporate Real Estate Overview The Corporate Real Estate team is composed of Planning and Development (Formally called Design and Construction) and Airport Affairs. These two teams work together to secure lease spaces and manage all major construction and renovation projects at our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. Job Overview and Responsibilities Aviation Planner intern will provide 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, Intern works from the design of others and performs routine aviation planning assignments. Assignments may include higher-level aviation planning work for training/development purposes. Tasks include: * Develop and maintain central repository for system wide gate plans and exceptions, supports Gate Apron Safety Committee (47-5 Compliancy) and analyzes gate layouts for compliancy of United's safety and regulatory standards. * Review updated schedules for new AC/Fleet roll outs and gate requirement changes. * Develop internal solutions for gate layout and striping efforts for gate apron envelopes (47-5). * 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, gathering and analyzing data and developing phasing plans to mitigate impacts to gate operations coinciding with construction projects. * Assist in preparing written reports and deliverables 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. Required * Current junior obtaining Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Aviation Management * Proficiency in Microsoft Office products * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future * Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications * Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position Preferred * Experience within gate layout modeling using PathPlanner or AviPLAN Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT