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E komo mai! Come be a part of our growing ‘ohana. Hawaiian Airlines (HA) is seeking college students who are interested in joining our 2025 Summer Internship program.

We are offering a paid internship program that will give college students the opportunity to work on exciting projects and interact with professional experts in their chosen field.

We’re pleased to announce that this year’s program will be 9 weeks in length running from 6/24/25 - 8/19/25.

During the program, interns will learn about the airline industry and gain valuable transferable skills that will prepare them for their future. Interns will be partnered with a mentor in one of Hawaiian Airlines’ departments.

Hawaiian Airlines is seeking interns who demonstrate and exhibit HA's purpose and values:

Our purpose - To connect people with Aloha

Our values - Malama (Care), Ho'okipa (Hospitality), Lokahi (Collaboration) and Po'okela (Excellence)

The Technical Operations team is seeking interns who are analytical, strategic, and creative. Interns will be immersed in in one of the following areas that the team is responsible for, with a heavy emphasis on data and AI:

Vendor Performance Management – Focused on relationship management, contract negotiations, and conflict resolution with vendors.

Operations Analytics Business Planning - Analytics for the operations of the airline in general including staff modeling, productivity management, and business case development.

Fleet Introduction Performance - Monitoring and improving each aircraft fleet and introduction of new aircraft.

Maintenance Engineering - Support the rapid return of aircraft undergoing maintenance back into service by addressing regulatory requirements of aviation, processes and procedures, and documentation of the engineering department.

Supply Chain Management – Management and oversight of processes that integrate suppliers in the most efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner to support the operations.

Minimum Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR received undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2024.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at time of application (transcripts will be required)

Available to fully participate in the entire duration of the internship program from 6/24/25 through 8/19/25

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Passionate about innovation, service, aviation and Hawaiian Airlines

Strong written and oral communication skills

Analytical, strong problem-solving skills, organized and detail oriented

Able to work well on teams and take initiative

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (there are additional programs that proficiency will be required based on the department.)

Able to handle confidential information and be professional

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 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, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of 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 Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success. ​

The expected pay is $22.00 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications

Senior status in 2026 highly preferred

Senior status in 2025 also preferred

Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Mastery of at least one analytics tool or programming language such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Alteryx

Experience with financial modeling and analyses

Knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles and/or Six Sigma or Lean principles

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities,as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2024 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Schedule: Full-Time

Category: Technical Operations

Req ID: 2025S002701