About the role#
This is a full-time, 12-week internship for Summer 2027 based in Portland, Oregon. You will join our teams to work on visible projects that support our business and operations. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional environment, including networking opportunities with employees and company leaders. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not guarantee future employment.
What you'll do#
- Research assigned aircraft or engine components to contribute to engineering and maintenance-program projects.
- Assist with the development, prototyping, documentation, and implementation of practical solutions.
- Analyze maintenance and reliability data using Excel, Tableau, and Databricks.
- Support dashboards, trend analysis, and AI-enabled use cases.
- Partner with teams including Engineering, Maintenance Programs, Reliability, Repair Controls, Line Planning, and Line Maintenance.
- Prepare technical documentation, presentations, work documents, procedures, and diagrams.
- Apply safety, reliability, and continuous-improvement practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with at least one semester or quarter remaining.
- Junior or higher academic standing.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or computer engineering, data science, aviation maintenance, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to technical or operational questions.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Preferred: Experience or coursework in Tableau, Databricks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization, or aircraft reliability.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $30.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air beginning on day one.
- Requirements: Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar must obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in good standing. Post-offer drug testing is required for this safety-sensitive position.
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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