Intern - Airport Operations Strategy (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines•HI-Honolulu, HI

4d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air interns join teams across departments and contribute to visible projects that affect guests and the business. Interns gain hands-on experience and have opportunities to network with employees and company leaders through events and programming. This internship is for summer 2027, lasts 12 weeks, and is full-time. Two program timelines are offered to align with different academic calendars. The role is based in Honolulu, Hawaii; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment. The Airport Operations Strategy intern will help optimize operational staffing coverage at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), both above and below the wing. The intern will analyze staffing and performance trends, develop automated processes to reduce overtime and maximize unpaid time off, and help improve the Attendance Control Program. They will collaborate with Airport Operations leaders on process changes and productivity improvements, present staffing coverage reports to senior leadership to support station strategy and business decisions, and support the HNL Station Admin Team’s current initiatives. The starting rate is $25.00 per hour. The role is non-exempt and temporary. Travel benefits include free standby travel on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air beginning on day one, plus up to six employee choice travel credits.

Requirements

Be working toward a bachelor’s degree focused on Operations Management, Professional Aviation, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related area.
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Have achieved junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
Have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Passion for the aviation industry.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or related tools.
Experience with SQL or database querying tools.
Demonstrated leadership through student or community organizations.

Responsibilities

Analyze daily operational staffing and performance trends to optimize above-the-wing and below-the-wing airport operations coverage at HNL.
Develop automated processes to minimize overtime, maximize unpaid time off, and improve the Attendance Control Program.
Collaborate with Airport Operations leaders to implement process changes and improve station productivity metrics.
Create and present staffing coverage reports to senior leadership to support long-term station strategy and critical business decisions.
Support the HNL Station Admin Team with current initiatives.