"Alerted.org

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Delta AirLines, Inc.

Delta Air Lines

is one of the world's leading international airlines, and our number one focus

is to enhance all

aspects of each customer's travel experience.

FlightOperations Division

The Flight

Operations Division at Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a mission to operate the

safest, most reliable, and

efficient airline in the world, while exceeding customer expectations. We are a team of

aviation professionals supporting 17,000+ pilots.

RegulatoryCompliance

The department

acts as the liaison between the FAA and Delta, facilitating regulatory approval for new routes,

Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app updates, and much more. We work with many departments within Flight

Operations, as well as Network Planning, Legal, Tech Ops, and many more to

support Delta’s global

operation.

Within the

department, the Co-Op team works with the Manager and 2 Program Managers. Our portfolio

is very broad as we routinely work with other business units in Flight

Operations as well as

Delta corporate divisions and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Our routine Flight

Operations partners include the Fleet Teams (pilots supporting fleets of

aircraft with training,

standards, manuals, etc.), Chief Pilot Offices (pilots and staff that support

pilot bases), Technical

Pilots (pilots that work on aircraft and airspace updates/changes), Legal

(country permits),

Navigation Services (charting and databases), Flight Control (dispatchers and

routing), Airport

Customer Service, Inflight Service, Network, TechOps Quality, TechOps

Engineering, and more.

Co-Op JobSummary

+ The Co-op will work at Delta's WorldHeadquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a paid position, including additional privileges such asstandby travel anywhere in the Delta

+ The team currently operates on a partiallyhybrid schedule (i.e., in-person, on campus for 4 days a week and one day as potential virtual).

JobResponsibilities

+ Support the Program Managers as we attempt toimprove the quality and throughput of our processes

+ Support the Delta Legal team with permits, newcountry/destination filings, and whatever issues may arise in foreign countries

+ Design and implement process improvements thatsupport the Quality team in Flight Operations including SMS and Quality Audits

+ Expect more autonomy and a capstone project thatbenefits Flight Ops with a focus on automation and cross-functional efforts

ExpectedBenefits for Co-Op

+ Mentoring by seasoned aviation professionalswith a broad knowledge of expertise and problem-solving skills

+ Jump Seat Authority to allow observation offlights and pilot procedures with use of an assigned EFB

+ Observation of and familiarization withdifferent Delta departments and roles, such as Dispatch, Delta Weather, Load Control, Flight Control,Pilot Assist, Chief Pilot Offices, and more

+ Technology opportunities with Tableau, SmartSheets, MS Excel Macros, FAA SAS, aircraft manuals, etc.

+ Challenges that help with resume development

+ Exposure to foreign country operations and thedifferences and unique challenges that come with obtaining and maintain approvals for thoseoperations

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

+ Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide you with educational and professional work experience to prepare you for the workforce.

+ This position requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters. You cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.

+ Students must be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in line with the below schedule:

+ Summer 2026 - 1st rotation

+ Spring 2027 - 2nd rotation

+ Fall 2027 - 3rd rotation

+ Pursuing an undergraduate degree inAviation Management or a similar degree program with applicable skills

+ Strong attention to detail in your work

+ Team player that fosters trust, opendialogue, and healthy debate with coworkers

+ Strong interpersonal skills and servantleadership required to promote intentional relationships with coworkers andpartners outside the company

+ Preferably a rising Sophomore or risingJunior, as you are required to work 3 terms

+ Strong organizational and time managementskills required

+ Internally motivated, curious, ready tolearn, and eager to make an impact

+ Ability to work under tight deadlines andtime constraints while being able to manage and prioritize multiple projectrequests at the same time

+ Flight experience is a plus

+ Experience with SMS and safety programsis a plus

+ Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data

+ Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

+ Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency

+ Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

*

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here