Southwest Airline Career Page · 1 day ago
Data and Analytics Summer 2026 Internships
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment with opportunities for learning and personal growth. The Data and Analytics Summer 2026 Internships will involve supporting various teams within the Data and Analytics Departments, working on projects that enhance data analysis and operational performance.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work on moderately complex data science, machine learning, AI, or optimization projects to define, analyze, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives
Apply math, statistics, and modeling methods for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable insights
Support ongoing effectiveness and maintenance of models and analytical solutions
Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight KPIs, revenue drivers, and campaign/program performance
Assist with data validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within internal systems (e.g., Safety Information Management System)
Document processes, create user guides, and maintain knowledge management resources (e.g., Confluence)
Participate in system testing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance usability and performance
Collaborate with stakeholders, safety/compliance Teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and timely information flow
Support the full product lifecycle, including discovery, design, testing, defect management, and enhancement requests
Develop user stories with clear acceptance criteria and create process maps and flowcharts for workflows
Identify and implement automation strategies to improve operational efficiency
Provide analytics and CRM support for sales Teams, including dashboard reporting and customer inquiries
Create and distribute communications and promotional solutions for internal Teams and customers
Build and maintain relationships within the Customer Organization and contribute to the data science community
Gather data from various sources, including but not limited to, Account Managers, Salesforce, and Southwest Databases
Research and verify third party data integrity
Scrub/format data and translate into system compatible format
Support Account Managers meeting requests and needs
Leveraging Salesforce to update account details, upload data, and manage tasks
May perform other job duties as directed by intern’s leaders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
Progress toward a degree, major, or minor in Aviation, Aviation Management, Applied Mathematics, Analytics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Hospitality, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Math, Operations Research, Professional Sales, Science, Software Development, Statistics, Supply Chain or similar degree
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Must be at least 18 years of age
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
Preferred
Experience with forecasting software and models
Programming knowledge in SQL, VBA, or other database management tools
Familiarity with Python, Java, or similar scripting languages
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Exposure to data cleansing and transformation tools (e.g., Alteryx)
Knowledge of data science project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement
Ability to evaluate data science, machine learning, AI, or optimization techniques for business problems
Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and compliance standards
Experience with Anaplan, Confluence, Jira, or similar platforms
Basic understanding of financial concepts and principles
Project management experience
Experience with Salesforce or CRM tools
Previous internship or work experience in analytics or aviation environment
Leadership experience or involvement in campus organizations
Benefits
Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Company
Southwest Airline Career Page
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase