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Pilot Intern - Flight Operations (Summer 2027)

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alaska air groupRenton (WA)

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Intern

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$25.00/Hr

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About the role

Alaska Airlines Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network. This internship is for summer 2027. Our internships are full-time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars. This internship will be located in Renton, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship. This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. While the internship provides helpful experience for future opportunities at Alaska Airlines, Inc, it does not guarantee a relevant role will be available at the conclusion of the internship nor future employment.
Role Summary: Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands-on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.
Key Duties: Support Flight Operations department as assigned, including:
  • Assist Chief Pilot Office with tasks and projectsAssist with training department curriculum and instructional presentations
  • Assist with delay meetings and reports
  • Assist technical pilots with test flights
  • Participate in simulator flying or observation and special projectsAssist with engineering projects related to weight and balance or performance analysis
  • Help coordinate and participate in special demonstration flights of new technology or procedures
  • Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required Working toward a Bachelor's degree in professional aviation or a related field, with a focus on becoming a pilot
  • Private Pilot license with 50 hours minimum flight time
  • Familiarity with pilot carts (Jeppesen charts)
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship
  • Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum age of 18.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
  • Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
  • Starting RateUSD $25.00/Hr.
Total Rewards:
  • Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
  • Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon AirTravel benefits begin on day one
  • Up to six employee choice travel credits
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. To implement this policy, we will:(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; (2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and (3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn. Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 11/8/2026FLSA StatusNon-Exempt Employment TypeFull-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary/OCRequisition TypeInternLocationRenton - Global Training Center

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