Intern - Material Control Specialist (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

76d • $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

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, logistics and transportation, or a related field.
• Excellent computer skills -- proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

• Experience with data computer applications such as Tableau, Microsoft SQL, Alteryx, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Learn about systems and processes used in Maintenance and Engineering and how these functions support the maintenance program for the Alaska fleet.
• Work with Manager of Material Planning to determine stocking levels for expendable, repairable and rotable parts based on analysis of average monthly usage, historical demand and future requirements.
• Work with Manager of Repairs Control to review all unserviceable components and equipment to determine repair/overhaul disposition.
• Initiates repair orders to outside vendor agencies and hold vendors accountable to Alaska processes.
• Assists the repair controllers in managing material in support of Line Maintenance, Engineering projects or Heavy Maintenance visits.
• Creates and designs new reports, dashboards, and measurements methods as needed.
• Provides ad hoc analysis as required to support division.

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.

What This Job Offers

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