Jason Berry to be named chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, succeeding Constance von Muehlen who will retire after a groundbreaking career in aviation. Alaska Air Group veteran, Andy Schneider, to be appointed CEO and president of Horizon Air
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Alaska AirlinesAlaska Air Group has unveiled a series of leadership transitions that highlight its commitment to operational excellence and a people-first culture.
After nearly 15 years with the airline, Constance von Muehlen, Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, steering the airline through a period of transformation, pandemic recovery, and growth. Her leadership advanced safety, reliability, and operational innovation across the company. She will remain in an advisory role until February 2026 to ensure a smooth handover.
Taking her place as COO will be Jason Berry, a 30-year aviation veteran who currently serves as President of Horizon Air and Executive Vice President of Cargo for Alaska Air Group. Berry has built his career across cargo, ground services, and regional operations, with leadership roles at Air Canada, Cargolux, and McGee Air Services. He will assume his new role on November 3, 2025.
With Berry stepping into Alaska Airlines’ top operational role, Andy Schneider will become CEO and President of Horizon Air. Schneider, currently Senior Vice President of People at Alaska Airlines, has more than 35 years with Alaska Air Group. She has held diverse leadership positions spanning inflight, call center services, and customer and people operations, and previously served as Senior Vice President of People and Customer Services at Horizon.
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These leadership shifts come at a pivotal moment as Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines move closer to achieving a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration, expected later this fall. This milestone will officially unite the two carriers under one mainline operating structure, positioning the group as a stronger competitor in the global premium airline market.
CEO Ben Minicucci praised von Muehlen’s impact and welcomed the incoming leaders. “These transitions mark an exciting moment for Alaska Air Group, and the milestone of a single operating certificate is a natural time to evolve our leadership team as we grow into a global premium airline,” he said.
Von Muehlen expressed gratitude for her time with the airline, highlighting the resilience and dedication of frontline employees who consistently deliver care and performance. Berry described his appointment as an honor during such a transformative period, emphasizing his commitment to safety and guest service. Schneider called her return to Horizon a homecoming and reaffirmed her dedication to the regional carrier’s role as a lifeline for the communities it serves.
With these changes, Alaska Air Group is reinforcing its leadership bench at a crucial inflection point, ensuring the company is positioned to thrive as it integrates Hawaiian Airlines and builds the foundation for its next chapter of growth.
Source: Alaska Air
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