Intern - Network Planning (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring a Network Planning intern for summer 2027. The full-time internship lasts 12 weeks and offers hands-on experience on visible projects that support the company’s business, community, and cultural growth. Interns can connect with employees and company leaders through events and programming, and receive unlimited standby travel benefits. The role is based in SeaTac, Washington; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment. The intern will learn Network Planning data sources and processes, work with operational and commercial teams, and support an analytical project with a final presentation to department leaders. The position pays $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a quantitative degree program, including but not limited to Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Statistics.
• Have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Have experience interpreting data visualizations to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Be adaptable and able to analyze operational and commercial data in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Have an interest in learning about Network Planning and the airline business.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Have 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

• Learn Network Planning data sources and processes, including forecasting models, industry demand and performance data, industry capacity, and scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to align capacity plans with seasonal schedules.
• Support an analytically driven project in partnership with a Market Planning, Network Insights, or Scheduling analyst.
• Present project findings to department leaders at the end of the internship.
• Embody company values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air during the internship.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

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