Pilot Intern - Flight Operations (Summer 2026)

Internship Opportunity at Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines interns 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 2026. 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 SeaTac, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

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 :

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $25.00 / Hr.

Total Rewards :

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.

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 10 / 31 / 2025

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Employment Type : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Temporary / OC

Requisition Type : Intern

Location : Seattle - Flight Training Cntr

Category : Interns