Intern - Airport Operations Strategy (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • Honolulu, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring an Airport Operations Strategy intern for summer 2027. Interns join teams across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, contributing to visible projects that impact guests and the business while developing skills and gaining work experience. The internship offers opportunities to network with employees and company leaders through intern events and programming.

This is a full-time, 12-week internship with two program timelines to accommodate 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; it does not guarantee a relevant role or future employment after the program.

The intern will support airport operations strategy by analyzing staffing and performance trends, developing automated processes, collaborating with Airport Operations leaders on process changes, reporting staffing coverage data to senior leadership, and supporting the HNL Station Admin Team.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's degree focused on Operations Management, Professional Aviation, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related area.
• Have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, 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 to help the station exceed budget goals and ensure appropriate resource coverage.
• 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 current initiatives of the HNL Station Admin Team.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel benefits during the internship.
• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, beginning on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern