Co-op, IT - Digital and Technology - ATL (Spring 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking college co-ops to join its Digital & Technology department in Atlanta. You will work full-time (40 hours/week) across IT teams including Enterprise Software, Security, Data & AI, and Cloud experiences.

Roles align with your major in CS, engineering, MIS or data analytics, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and impactful solutions. Applicants should be undergraduates with a 3.0+ GPA, have completed at least two years of college coursework, and be able to work onsite

Qualifications

• Be an undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of college coursework (rising Junior/Senior).
• Your study major must be Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, MIS, Data Science/Analytics, OR related field.

Responsibilities

• Join Delta’s Digital & Technology IT teams on full-time college co-op terms.
• Work on assigned IT projects within Enterprise Software, Security, Data & AI, Cloud, and more.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Skills

Python familiarity

AI concepts

Cloud platforms

Data analysis

Dashboards

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student

2 years of college coursework

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Kiro

AI agents

APIs

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

College Co-op roles in Delta’s Digital & Technology department offer a chance to become part of our journey to ensure technology remains a competitive advantage for the company. We embrace new technology and ideas to create meaningful and innovative solutions that help Delta better connect the world. Delta IT employees are thinkers, doers, and innovators. We are proactive, collaborative and deliver impact to our customers. If this sounds like you, apply for an opportunity to join our team!

Responsibilities

College co-ops will be assigned to work on an IT team based on the availability of opportunities, the needs of the business, and the matching of skills and career interests. Specific responsibilities for each assignment will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. The D&T teams include:

• Enterprise Software Engineering & Solutions
• Information Security
• Enterprise Data & AI Office
• Enterprise (RISE) Technology
• Architecture, Strategy, & Cloud Experience
• D&T Transformation
• Site Reliability

Application Deadline

12:00 PM EST, September 30, 2026.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during:
• Work Spring semester 2027: January 11, 2027 – May 7, 2027
• Return to school during the summer semester 2027
• Work Fall semester 2027: August 16, 2027 – December 10, 2027
• Be willing to work onsite at the Delta headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Some teams may offer hybrid work arrangements
• Must be an Undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• You must have completed at least 2 years of college coursework (rising Junior/Senior)
• Your study major must be Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering (Systems, Industrial, Electrical), Management Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, Operations Research, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Business Management, or a related field
• 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)

Experience or knowledge of Agentic AI concepts and tools; experience with AI-assisted problem solving and workflow automation; familiarity with frameworks/tools such as Kiro; experience with data analysis, dashboards, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud); ability to design, configure, or support AI agents to improve productivity and business outcomes is a plus. Some roles require familiarity with Python and the ability to code, familiarity with hardware, or familiarity with the structure of Development teams/squads, sprints, and taking stories off backlogs.

• Have the ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain what can be learned from the data and how it can support decision making
• Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to solve challenges faced by our customers
• Have a passion for working on technologies such as Mobile apps, Enterprise Web apps, APIs, Messaging, Databases, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence
• Be interested in accepting a full time offer after graduation if an offer is extended

DESIRED SOFT SKILLS

Analytical thinking, emerging leader, good written and verbal communication, strong work ethic, ability to work in a team setting and individually, have a safety and security mindset

ADDITIONAL BEST PRACTICES

As a college co-op, you should be able to listen and learn from people with many different perspectives, be flexible and able to handle shifting priorities that come from the needs of the business, be high performing and interested in driving for results, and be willing to be mentored as a method to grow and improve.

Application Deadline

12:00 PM EST, September 30, 2026.