Aviation Data Scientist: Forecasting & Optimization

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid time off

Health benefits

Family care assistance

Wellbeing programs

Flight privileges

Career development

Community service

Discounts (Deltaperks)

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking a data science professional to identify opportunities, translate complex business challenges into scalable analytical solutions, and drive measurable value across the organization. You will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and business acumen to influence commercial and operational decisions.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop models, build data pipelines, monitor performance, and communicate insights to leadership, enabling

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age and authorization to work in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and common data science libraries.
• Experience with large datasets, data pipelines, and data transformation.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy data science models and analytical solutions to improve forecasting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and stakeholders to define requirements and translate problems into analytical solutions.
• Build and optimize data pipelines, datasets, and analytical tools for modeling and reporting.
• Apply statistical analysis, ML, forecasting, and optimization to generate actionable insights.
• Monitor model performance and implement enhancements for accuracy and reliability.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support high-priority business initiatives.
• Continuously develop airline industry analytics and share best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Machine learning

Data pipelines

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GenAI tools

Job description

Delta Air Lines is seeking a data science professional to identify opportunities, translate complex business challenges into scalable analytical solutions, and drive measurable value across the organization. You will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and business acumen to influence commercial and operational decisions.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop models, build data pipelines, monitor performance, and communicate insights to leadership, enabling