United Airlines’ Chicago Operations Center for Daily Flight Management

United Airlines operates its Network Operations Center (NOC) near Chicago, a 24/7 hub that manages nearly 5,000 daily flights with over 2,000 employees across various departments, including meteorology. The NOC’s meteorology team, led by Nathan Polderman, plays a critical role in monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe and smooth flight operations, coordinating real-time updates to handle potential disruptions effectively.