• Co-op, Performance Engineering (Spring 2026)

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)


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

     

    Performance

    Engineering Co-Op Job Summary:

    Work with

    a team of Aerospace Engineers and engineering compliance specialists on

    multiple projects. Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to

    increase efficiency, productivity, and performance

    AirportAnalysis and Takeoff & Landing Performance:

    - Assist

    with GIS (Geographical Information System) analysis for airports worldwide as

    well as aircraft departure procedures where terrain and/or aircraft noise pose

    operational limitations

     

    - Monitor

    daily airports and runway characteristics changes

    EnroutePerformance:

    - Review

    flights with seating capacity restrictions due to high temperatures, enroute

    winds, etc.

     

    - Develop

    and engineer operational datasets for payload performance monitoring

     

    - Monitor

    aircraft over/under fuel burn performance

    Weightand Balance:

    - Monitor

    and update aircraft weight ledgers as mods/repairs are embodied

     

    What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

     

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    Seeking

    a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical

    strongly preferred).

     

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    Strong

    analytic, technical writing, and verbal communications skills required.

     

    ·

    MS

    Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint) skills required. SQL, Python and/or VBA skills

    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.

     

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    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)

     

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    Private

    pilot's license a plus.

     

    Students

    must be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in line with

    the schedule below:

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    Spring

    2026 - 1st rotation

     

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    Fall

    2026 - 2nd rotation

     

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    Summer

    2027 - 3rd rotation

    Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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