Company Alaska Airlines

Starting Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.

The Team

Interns at Alaska and Horizon work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with employees and company leaders. When not working, we invite our interns to take advantage of our unlimited complimentary space-available travel on Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air.

Role Specific Details

This internship is for summer 2023 and is designed for a commitment of 40 hours per week for the duration of the 12-week program.

Role Summary

The Engineering Intern supports Alaska Airlines Engineering Group in one or more of the following areas: Avionics Engineering, Interiors Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Structures Engineering, or Systems Engineering. This role performs specific project work that involves learning aspects of aircraft and engine components and development, generation, and major prototyping of specific projects. This is bestowed with a high degree of ownership for the systems involved and accountability to see through these projects.

This co-op program has 2 rotations, first one in Summer 2023 and the second rotation Summer 2024. This position will be based in Seattle, WA. This position will work at the Alaska Maintenance & Engineering Hangar building located at the SeaTac International Airport.

Key Duties

• Learns the basics of assigned aircraft or engine components and develops, generates, prototypes, and implements to each major project for the functional area(s).
• Learns to interact and partner with other key M&E departments such as Repair Controls, Maintenance Control, and Line Planning as part of project development and prototyping.
• Interacts with Line Maintenance on Flight Operations to assist with investigation and resolution of mechanical issues.
• Learn Alaska's proactive approach to maintenance and reliability, as well as providing responsive customer service.
• Learns key metrics and basic use of trending and analysis tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Current undergraduate in their sophomore or junior year enrolled in a full-time course of study.
• Working toward a degree in aviation engineering (aerospace, electrical or mechanical) or a related aviation discipline.
• Excellent communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• 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 kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Up to six buddy travel credits
• Travel benefits begin on day one

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 10/30/2022

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary Temporary/OC

Requisition ID 2022-9263

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.