Graduate Intern - Operations Research & Analytics (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

81d • $35

About The Position

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air 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.

Requirements

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation Engineering Systems.
• Experience conducting simulation research within the airline industry domain.
• Experience in consulting in the systems / transportation space.
• Demonstrated experience working with disparate data sources and data blending.
• Proven analytical and data skills through completed coursework and/or research.
• Intermediate skill working with object-oriented programming (python).
• Experience with applied statistics and probability.
• Ability to work well with multiple teams.
• Data-driven mindset and a proven history of continuous self-development.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects or processes.

Responsibilities

• Completes technical research projects on understanding and measuring the revenue impact of diverse strategic business initiatives in a constrained transportation network.
• Uses a state-of-the-art airline revenue management, schedule, and customer behavior simulation to conduct research, leveraging deep knowledge of airline optimization best practices, choice modeling, simulation, and python programming.
• Provides analytical support and relevant data to stakeholders for ad hoc analysis.
• Fosters strong, collaborative working relationships across workgroups.
• Develops the ability to independently develop structured project plans from ambiguous prompts.
• Develops strong technical skills by applying object-oriented programming (python), querying tools (SQL), and synthesizing data insights in concise and easy-to-understand presentations.
• Selects the best methodologies to approach business problems and contributes to the continuous improvement of stakeholder processes and data life-cycle.
• Researches new data sources and analytical tools to enhance the data-driven business process.
• Create and Document model design and configuration to train new and existing team members.
• Other duties/projects assigned by Manager.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked).
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Master's degree