Intern - Aviation Safety Programs (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

88d • $25

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

• Academic focus in aviation, safety or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 5.
• Familiarity with FAA AC's 120-66C & 120-92B.
• Previous employment within the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze employee safety reports while monitoring for potential hazards.
• Participate in Safety Risk Assessments, helping to ensure that hazards are mitigated before a new process or procedure is implemented.
• Support the coordination of internal and external safety audits across the network.
• Assist the Operational Safety Managers with safety event investigations and summaries.
• Help to promote our Safety Management System by assisting with the publishing of newsletters.

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.
• Starting Rate USD $25.00/Hr.

What This Job Offers

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