Intern - Ground Crew Resource Planning (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • WA-Renton, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is seeking an intern for its Ground Crew Resource Planning team for summer 2027. The internship is a full-time, 12-week program based in Renton, Washington. Candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the duration of the internship. The program offers hands-on experience, visible projects, and opportunities to network with employees and company leaders. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience; it does not guarantee future employment with Alaska Airlines.

The intern will analyze staffing data and employment trends, evaluate operational staffing needs and schedules, and develop data dashboards to support staffing and scheduling. The role also supports a project assessing tools, space, and systems to identify productivity barriers.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a quantitative degree program, including but not limited to Industrial & Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, or Statistics.
• Have intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.
• Have experience interpreting data visualizations and extracting meaningful conclusions.
• Have an interest in airline operations and financial management.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter 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 United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyze staffing data and employment trends to inform hiring strategy.
• Evaluate airport, call center, and maintenance operations and recommend staffing levels and schedules to support the business.
• Extract data from large data sources and develop dashboards to support operational staffing and scheduling.
• Support a project evaluating tools, space, and systems to identify barriers to improved productivity.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel privileges during the internship on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air; travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee-choice travel credits.
• Networking opportunities with company employees and leaders through intern events and programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED