About the role#
This summer 2027 internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to business transformation projects at Horizon Air. You will join a team focused on innovation and process improvement, working on initiatives that impact our business and operations. This is a full-time, 12-week program designed to provide practical work experience and skill development.
What you'll do#
- Support the discovery, development, testing, and improvement of AI agents, automation solutions, and business transformation use cases.
- Partner with employees and leaders across Horizon divisions to understand business processes and gather requirements.
- Identify improvement opportunities and help define practical solutions.
- Advance assigned initiatives by coordinating next steps, tracking progress, and communicating updates.
- Develop training decks, demonstrations, and adoption resources to help employees use new tools.
- Collaborate with developers, technical teams, and business partners while building knowledge of airline operations and emerging technology.
What you'll need#
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, data science, or a related field.
- Junior or higher academic standing with at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
- Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, technology, and process improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity and the ability to learn new technical and business concepts.
- High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Exposure to AI tools, coding, data analysis, automation, data visualization, design, or project-based business problem solving is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio or Databricks is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: SeaTac, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, beginning on day one.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines operates as a public company within the aviation industry. It provides passenger travel, cargo services, and vacation packages. The company maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. It employs over 10,000 people to manage its flight operations and customer service.
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