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Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Interns at Alaska and Horizon join teams throughout different departments such as Maintenance and Engineering, Marketing and so on. Interns work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with employees and company leaders. What’s more, our interns can fly standby travel on Alaska Airlines during their internship. That means many weekends are filled with jet setting across the country.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands-on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

• Completes a technical research project on understanding and measuring the revenue impact of diverse strategic business initiatives in a constrained transportation network.

• Use a state-of-the-art airline revenue management, schedule, and customer behavior simulation to conduct research, leveraging deep knowledge of airline optimization best practices, choice modeling, simulation, and python programming.

• Conducts comprehensive network calibration for a simulated airline industry environment.

• Provides analytical support and relevant data to stakeholders for ad hoc analysis.

• Fosters strong, collaborative working relationships across workgroups.

• Develops the ability to independently develop structured project plans from ambiguous prompts.

• Develops strong technical skills by applying object-oriented programming (python), querying tools (SQL), and synthesizing data insights in concise and easy-to-understand presentations.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation Engineering Systems

• Familiarity with and ability to use the PassengerSim software developed by the ATL@GT consortium

• Experience conducting simulation research within the airline industry domain

• Experience working at an airline and in-depth knowledge of North American carriers' networks

• Experience in consulting in the systems / transportation space

• Ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize in a dynamic environment

• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening)

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment

• A passion for the airline industry and willingness to learn

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are critical for this role

• Intermediate skilling working with object-oriented programming (python)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Proven analytical and data skills through completed coursework and/or research

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum age of 18

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. evidenced by providing supporting documentation

Preferred

• Pursuing a PhD degree

• Academic focus in the airline space

• Intermediate skill working with relational databases (SQL)

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Starting Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

• Travel benefits begin on day one

• Up to six employee choice travel credits

FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary/OC
Requisition Type Intern
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 10/28/2024
Location Seattle - Airport
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-13097
Category Interns