Pilot Intern - Flight Operations

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 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)
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 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 10/28/2024
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Temporary/OC
Requisition ID 2024-13117