Alaska Airlines | Pilot

Alaska Airlines

Pilot Intern - Flight Operations

Seattle, Washington

• Job Type: Full-Time

The Team

Interns at Alaska and Horizon join teams throughout different departments such as Maintenance and Engineering, Marketing and so on. Interns 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. What’s more, our interns can fly standby travel on Alaska Airlines during their internship. That means many weekends are filled with jet setting across the country.

Role Specific Details

This internship is for summer 2024 and is designed for a commitment of 40 hours per week for the duration of the 12-week program.

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 projects.
  • Assist 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 projects.
• Assist 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).
• Internship positions are open to current undergraduate students in their junior year who are graduating between December 2024 and June 2025.
• 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.

Starting Rate

USD $25.00/Hr.

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.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Travel benefits begin on day one
• Up to six employee choice travel credits

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 10/29/2023
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Temporary/OC
Requisition ID 2023-11346
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. If you’d like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please fill out an AAP Inspection Request Form. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.