Intern - Engineering (Summer 2027)

Horizon Air•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Air is seeking a student intern to contribute to engineering and maintenance-program projects during summer 2027. The internship is a full-time, 12-week program with two timeline options to align with different academic calendars. It is located in Portland, Oregon; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship period. The role provides hands-on skill development and work experience but does not guarantee future employment. Interns can network with employees and company leaders through events and programming, and receive standby travel benefits during the internship.

Requirements

Working toward a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, data, computer, or industrial engineering; aviation maintenance; data science; computer science; or a related field.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Must have achieved junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to technical or operational questions, with attention to data quality and detail.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience with Tableau, Databricks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data visualization.
Coursework or experience in aviation maintenance, aircraft reliability, or maintenance-program analysis.

Responsibilities

Research assigned aircraft or engine components and assist with developing, prototyping, documenting, and implementing practical solutions for engineering and maintenance-program projects.
Analyze maintenance and reliability data using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Databricks; assist with dashboards, trend analysis, and AI-enabled use cases supporting predictive maintenance, optimized maintenance programs, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance Programs, Reliability, Repair Controls, Maintenance Control, Line Planning, and Line Maintenance to gather requirements, investigate mechanical issues, validate findings, and support project implementation.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, work documents, procedures, diagrams, and project updates for review by the assigned mentor and relevant stakeholders.
Learn and apply Horizon Air’s safety, reliability, and continuous-improvement practices while completing assigned work in accordance with established standards and project objectives.
Embody the company’s values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.