- 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
Alaska Air Group announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture.
After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of significant growth and transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing safety, reliability and innovation across the airline’s operations.
Succeeding von Muehlen as chief operating officer will be Jason Berry, a 30-year industry veteran who currently serves as president of Horizon Air and executive vice president of cargo for Alaska Air Group.
Berry brings deep operational expertise and a strong track record of leading teams with heart and precision. His experience spans cargo, ground services, and regional operations, including leadership roles at Air Canada, Cargolux and McGee Air Services.
Berry’s role will be effective Nov. 3, 2025, with von Muehlen staying on until February 2026 in an advisory capacity to support a seamless transition.
With Berry stepping into the COO role at Alaska Airlines, Andy Schneider will be named CEO and president of Horizon Air. Schneider currently serves as senior vice president of people at Alaska Airlines and has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and talent strategy.
Over her more than 35 years with Air Group, Schneider has held various operations roles, including as Alaska’s vice president of inflight and call center services and senior vice president of people and customer services at Horizon.
Her leadership will guide Horizon Air into its next chapter, continuing its legacy of exceptional regional service.
Over the last year, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines teams have worked together to build and execute the plan to become a single mainline operating carrier under a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is anticipated later this fall.
