Alaska Airlines Careers logo

Alaska Airlines Careers

Seattle-based US airline and flagship subsidiary of NYSE-listed Alaska Air Group, which acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024.

alaskaair.com

About the company

Legal Name

Alaska Airlines, Inc. (operating subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, Inc.)

Founded

1932 (as McGee Airways, renamed Alaska Airlines 1944)

Headquarters

SeaTac, Washington, United States

Industry

Airlines and air transportation

Revenue (FY25)

$14.24 billion (Alaska Air Group)

Market Cap

$5.14 billion (Alaska Air Group)

Listed on

NYSE: ALK (via Alaska Air Group, Inc.)

CEO

Ben Minicucci

Alaska Airlines is a major US carrier founded in 1932, when it began as McGee Airways before adopting the Alaska Airlines name in 1944. It operates as the flagship subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ALK. The company is headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, near its primary hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The airline runs a network built around hubs in Seattle, Anchorage, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. In 2024 Alaska Air Group acquired Hawaiian Airlines, and the group now operates Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and the regional carrier Horizon Air. Across these subsidiaries the group employs roughly 31,465 people, with the Alaska Airlines mainline entity accounting for about 22,377.

For fiscal year 2025, Alaska Air Group reported consolidated revenue of about $14.24 billion, up 21 percent year over year, reflecting the added scale from Hawaiian Airlines. The group's market capitalization stood near $5.14 billion. Ben Minicucci serves as President and CEO of Alaska Air Group, Shane Tackett is President and CFO, and Patricia Bedient chairs the board.

Key People

Ben Minicucci

President & CEO, Alaska Air Group; CEO, Alaska Airlines

Shane Tackett

President & Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Airlines

Patricia (Patty) Bedient

Chair, Alaska Air Group Board of Directors

Jason Berry

Chief Operating Officer

Interview process at Alaska Airlines

(508 candidate reviews)

Interview experience

7 out of 10 (positive)

Interview difficulty

Medium

Interview process length

About a day or two

Overall experience

PoorExcellent
EasyDifficult

Interview process length

About a day or two36%
About a week18%
About a month34%
More than one month13%

See all Alaska Airlines interview questions & answers

Browse question banks by role, round and company, with answers and examples.

Alaska Airlines Salaries in United States (Updated 2026)

Software Engineer

Avg. total comp

$132,730

Data Scientist

Avg. total comp

$151,900

Data Science Manager

Avg. total comp

$203,975

UX Researcher

Avg. total comp

$153,860

Product Manager

Avg. total comp

$175,000

Financial Analyst

Avg. total comp

$90,000

Know your worth at Alaska Airlines

See how your pay compares and find roles that match your value.

Get ready for an AI interview

Free guides to AI video screens, coding tests and how scoring works.

Benefits

Health (medical) insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program and mental health support
401(k) contributions
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Goal-based incentive pay plus quarterly and annual bonus programs
Paid time off, holiday pay and sick time
Parental, family and medical leave
Free unlimited space-available travel on Alaska and Horizon plus oneworld standby
Education assistance, mentorship and Leader Academy development programs

Latest News & Updates

July 20, 2026

Ben Minicucci named Executive of the Year for North America at FlightGlobal's 2026 Airline Strategy Awards

Alaska Air Group President and CEO Ben Minicucci won FlightGlobal's Executive of the Year, North America award in London, recognizing his leadership through the Alaska-Hawaiian combination and Seattle's growth as an international gateway.

#Leadership #Awards #AlaskaAirlines

View post

July 15, 2026

Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation awards $285K to first round of grantees

The combined company's foundation distributed $285,000 in grants to its first round of grantee organizations.

#Community #Foundation #Grants

View post

July 14, 2026

Alaska and Hawaiian add seasonal Honolulu-Boise and Honolulu-Spokane flights, drop Auckland

New daily Honolulu-Boise service runs December 17, 2026 through March 21, 2027 and weekly Honolulu-Spokane Saturdays from December 19, both on Boeing 737 MAX. Hawaiian's seasonal Honolulu-Auckland route will not resume, citing high fuel costs and soft Pacific demand.

#Routes #Hawaii #Network

View post

April 20, 2026

Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2026 results

The company posted a GAAP net loss of $193 million ($1.69 per share) and a (9.6)% pretax margin, while leading the industry in on-time performance. It completed more than 90% of Boeing 737 cabin retrofits and became the first airline to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its full Regional fleet.

#Earnings #Q12026 #Operations

View post

December 10, 2025

Alaska Airlines begins selling tickets for new Seattle-London Heathrow nonstop

Alaska put on sale year-round daily nonstop service between Seattle and London Heathrow starting May 21, 2026, flown on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with introductory fares from $699 roundtrip.

#InternationalExpansion #787 #Seattle

View post

Alaska Airlines FAQ

Alaska Airlines is headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, next to its primary hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Last updated: