Intern - Horizon Air Maintenance Quality Assurance (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines•OR-Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This summer 2027 internship is with Horizon Air’s Maintenance Quality Assurance department in Portland, Oregon. The 12-week, full-time internship offers hands-on experience and opportunities to contribute to projects supporting the business, community, and cultural growth. Interns can network with employees and company leaders through intern events and programming. Candidates who are not already in Portland must relocate for the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience; it does not guarantee future employment. The role primarily focuses on data management and supporting Maintenance Quality Assurance through data collection, analysis, entry, and project development. The intern will develop tools to simplify data collection and analytical processes, help streamline pre- and post-audit scheduling for risk assessment, research known or suspected Maintenance department concerns, assist with presentations and manual reviews, and conduct audit research. The role may also involve interacting with other departments inside and outside of Maintenance.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics, Maintenance Analytics, Aviation Safety, Human Factors, or a related field.
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.
Excellent communication skills and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; able to handle multiple tasks, solve problems, and set and meet deadlines.
Read, write, and understand English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to aviation rules and regulations.
Familiarity with database creation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and enter data for the Maintenance Quality Assurance department.
Develop projects and tools for data collection to simplify analytical processes.
Assist in streamlining pre- and post-audit scheduling to support risk assessment.
Research known or suspected Maintenance department concerns.
Assist in creating presentations and reviewing manuals.
Conduct audit research.
Interact with other departments inside and outside of Maintenance as needed.