Engineering Co-op (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines•WA-SeaTac, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Co-op supports Alaska Airlines’ Engineering Group in one or more areas: Avionics Engineering, Interiors Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Structures Engineering, or Systems Engineering. The position involves learning about aircraft and engine components and developing, generating, prototyping, and implementing assigned projects. The role carries ownership of the systems involved and accountability for seeing projects through. The co-op program has two rotations: Summer 2027 and Summer 2028. The internship will be located in either SeaTac, Washington, or Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the duration of the internship. The program is designed to provide skill development and work experience; it does not guarantee future employment with Alaska Airlines. Interns work on visible projects, gain hands-on experience, and may network with employees and company leaders through intern events and programming. Interns receive unlimited standby travel benefits during the internship.

Requirements

Working toward a degree in aviation engineering (aerospace, electrical, or mechanical) or a related aviation discipline.
Able and willing to commit to both rotations required by the program.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Sophomore academic standing or higher at the time of application.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must obtain and maintain a SIDA badge if working at an airport or maintenance hangar.

Responsibilities

Learn the basics of assigned aircraft or engine components and develop, generate, prototype, and implement projects for the relevant functional area(s).
Learn to partner with other Maintenance & Engineering departments, including Repair Controls, Maintenance Control, and Line Planning, during project development and prototyping.
Interact with Line Maintenance on Flight Operations to help investigate and resolve mechanical issues.
Learn Alaska’s proactive approach to maintenance and reliability and its approach to responsive customer service.
Learn key metrics and the basic use of trending and analysis tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.