Company Horizon Air
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our managerial teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Horizon Air High School Internship program is designed to give high school students the opportunity to develop the skills and experience that are critical to any professional career while gaining hands-on experience and a good understanding of what it’s like to work for the operation of an airline.
Key Duties
Gain experience and insight into the operation of the Flight Operations and Maintenance divisions
Participate in a variety of hands-on aviation-related experiences and activities, including but not limited to projects, tours, job shadows, trainings, workshops and more
Contribute to the day-to-day functions of a dynamic work environment
May assist with a variety of ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
Internships are open to students who are currently enrolled in the O-ACE program within the Hillsboro School District
Must be a current high school junior
Interest in aviation and the airline industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Reliable and a team-player
Able to commit to program timeline over 3 weeks during summer 2025
Able to secure daily transportation to and from the Portland airport
Able to travel by air between Portland and Seattle for intern activities (air travel will be covered by the company)
Must have parent or guardian permission to participate in the internship program
Minimum age of 16 by June 1, 2025
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be respanable.
Starting Rate
USD $16.66/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.
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Temporary/OC
Employment Type Full-Time
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/7/2025
Location Portland, OR - OPS Building
Regulatory Information 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.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Requisition Type Intern
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Job Locations USA-OR-Portland
Requisition ID 2025-14168
Employment Type Full-Time
Category Interns
