Associate Data Scientist

United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc., is dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining innovative technology solutions that scale globally. The Digital Technology team focuses on delivering impactful architectures, data analytics, and digital innovations.

As an Associate Data Scientist in the Analytics and Innovation (Ai) team, you will collaborate with business and technology leaders to implement AI and ML-powered solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, and improve customer engagement. This role involves working with diverse departments such as Airport Operations, Network Planning, Revenue Management, and Human Resources.

• Collaborate with fellow data scientists and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver high‑quality predictive and analytical models.
• Analyze operational data to provide actionable, data‑driven recommendations.
• Develop and deploy solutions using data analysis, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
• Enable seamless data transfer between platforms and monitor model performance for scalable deployments.
• Research and adopt the latest machine learning methodologies, sharing insights with the team.
• Communicate analytical insights effectively through presentations and reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Engage with data engineering and operations teams to provide updates and support for ongoing projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Economics.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of machine learning algorithms such as Decision Trees, Random Forest, XGBoost, GBM, and KMeans clustering.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and applying statistical concepts.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• SQL
• Python
• R
• Machine Learning
• Excel
• Decision Trees
• Microsoft Office
• Random Forest
• XGBoost
• GBM

• Technology
• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Operations Research
• Applied Mathematics
• or Economics

United Airlines is one of the world’s largest and most recognized airlines, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, United operates an extensive global network, serving hundreds of destinations across six continents. With a workforce of over 90,000 employees, the company is committed to "Connecting People. Uniting the World," focusing on safe, reliable, and innovative air travel experiences for millions of passengers annually.

United is known for its strong presence in major U.S. hubs such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, and San Francisco. The airline has made significant strides in sustainability, including investments in sustainable aviation fuel and a pledge to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In recent news, United has announced substantial fleet modernization efforts, including the acquisition of new, more fuel‑efficient aircraft and expanded international routes, reinforcing its position as a leader in the aviation industry.