Co-op, Crew Planning - Pairings and Preferential Bidding System (PBS) (Spring 2027)

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is offering a Co-op position in Atlanta, GA within the Crew Planning Team. You will work with real operational data to design and optimize crew pairings and support PBS bid package development.

You will develop reports and dashboards to monitor coverage and productivity, collaborate with Scheduling and Operations, and help align long-term planning with day-of-operation needs. This role provides hands-on experience in data analytics and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Interest in airline operations or logistics.
• Undergraduate student (sophomore or above) with at least 30 semester hours completed.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA and ability to maintain it.
• Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support crew pairing construction to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve pilot quality of life
• Assist with PBS bid package development, including line construction, reserve planning, and coverage targets
• Analyze bid award results and recommend opportunities to improve schedule outcomes
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor coverage, productivity, and operational performance
• Partner with Crew Scheduling and Operations teams to align long-term planning with day-of-operation needs
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel (pivot tables, formulas)

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree program (Aviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics)

Job description

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

Interested in airline operations, data analytics, andproblem-solving? Join the Crew Planning Team and play a key role inbuilding efficient pilot schedules that keep Delta's operation runningsmoothly. In this role, you'll help design and optimize crew pairings andsupport the monthly Preferential Bidding System (PBS), the scheduling platformpilots use to bid for and receive their monthly schedules. Working with realoperational data, you'll analyze schedule quality, optimize staffing levels,and identify opportunities to improve network reliability.

This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to airline operationswhile contributing to solutions that impact thousands of crew members andcustomers across the network every day.

What You’ll Do

• Supportcrew pairing construction to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improvepilot quality of life
• Assistwith PBS bid package development, including line construction, reserveplanning, and coverage targets
• Analyzebid award results and recommend opportunities to improve schedule outcomes
• Developreports and dashboards to monitor coverage, productivity, and operationalperformance
• Partnerwith Crew Scheduling and Operations teams to align long-term planning withday-of-operation needs
• Supportspecial projects and perform other duties as assigned

Key Metrics You’ll Work With

• Credit efficiency(credit vs. block performance)
• Average Line Value(ALV) targets
• Reserve utilization andcoverage effectiveness
• Open time and coveragegaps
• Pairing productivityand duty-time efficiency

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-onexperience with crew pairing optimization and PBS bid and award processes
• Exposureto real-world airline operational decision-making
• Practicalskills in data analytics, workforce planning, and scheduling strategy
• Experienceworking with large operational datasets and performance metrics
• Mentorshipand professional development from industry leaders
• Adeeper understanding of how crew planning supports a safe, reliable, andefficient global airline operation

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Pursuing a degree inAviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field
• Strong Excel skills(pivot tables, formulas)
• Analytical mindset andattention to detail
• Interest in airlineoperations or logistics
• TheCo-op position requires a candidate to be enrolled as an undergraduate(sophomore or above) that has successfully completed a minimum of 30semester hours.
• Musthave a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to maintain the minimum GPA.
• Workingas a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation.This position is intended to provide you with educational and professionalwork experience to prepare you for the workforce.
• Thisposition requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters. You cannotactively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as aCo-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.
• Studentsmust be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in linewith the schedule below:
• Spring 2027 - 1st rotation
• Fall 2027 - 2nd rotation
• Summer 2028 - 3rd rotation
• Strongorganizational, project management, and personal management skills
• Robustverbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Abilityto work well in teams
• Currentlymust be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relatedfield
• Consistentlyprioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embracesdiverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possessesa high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Isat least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the UnitedStates.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

N/A

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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