Co-Op, Operations Planning and Performance - Data and AI Enablement (Summer 2027)

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a motivated Co-Op student to join the Operations Data & AI Enablement team in Atlanta. You will contribute to building data foundations, pipelines, and analytics to support OPS planning and performance.

You will work closely with analytics professionals across cross-divisional areas, participate in three alternating semesters, and relocate if needed with housing stipends; strong programming, SQL, and ETL skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate program pursuing a 4-year degree in CS, Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar.
• Available for three alternating semesters for full-time work.
• Ability to report in-person to Delta’s World Headquarters (Atlanta, GA) or relocate each semester with housing stipends.
• Team oriented and willing to adopt continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of data management & enablement functions and programming basics.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages and in SQL/ETL patterns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis concepts.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analytics professionals across operations to support data foundations and AI enablement.
• Participate in cross-divisional focus areas: aircraft, airport, crew, disruption, and operations performance.
• Assist in building data pipelines, data quality improvements, and analytics workflows.
• Contribute to designing and delivering analytical products and digital decision tools.
• Support ongoing learning and adaptation during alternating semesters.

Skills

Python proficiency

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree candidate in CS/Analytics/ econ/ IE/ IS or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

ETL/ELT concepts

Relational databases

Job description

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

The Operations Data & AI Enablement (ODAE) team is seeking highly motivated and curious individuals who are excited to leverage data to improve the operations. DAE enables the Operations Planning & Performance (OP&P) organization by designing modern data foundations & building data pipelines that improves data quality, accelerates insights, and empowers faster, smarter decision‑making across the business. We create human-centered data and AI foundations that empower OP&P; through intuitive design, governed structures and embedded intelligence; that unlocks speed & ease to analyze operational problems.

The ODAE team has 3 core functions:

1. Data Foundations - design and steward reliable, well‑governed data foundations that enable analytics and AI at scale




2. AI Strategy & Tooling - embed AI and data toolkits into analytical products and workflows to drive innovation, productivity, and faster insights




3. Data Enablement Delivery - design and maintain high‑quality data assets & pipelines to enable the right analytics at the right time

The Co-Op will work closely with analytics professionals in the operation supporting the following cross‑divisional focus areas:

• Aircraft Performance Planning - managing aircraft and gate to gate operations and performance




• Airport Performance Planning - improving airport processes and managing performance




• Crew Performance Planning - improving Pilot and Flight Attendant operations and performance efficiency




• Disruption Containment - tracking flight metrics, weather, day‑of flight analyses




• Operations Digital & Decision Science – developing decision science tools and digital product solutions




• Operations Performance - managing centralized operations and competitive performance analyses




• Operations Schedule and Planning - optimizing aircraft schedule and resource availability to maintain peak on‑time performance




• Process & Competitive Analysis - improving system processes & evaluating key metrics against our competitors in the airline industry

Students are required to complete three alternating semesters of work and school; all rotations must be completed before the student's graduation. Note: Students are not permitted to work part‑time hours and should refrain from taking classes and working as a co‑op in the same semester. The full-time work schedule for this role, while remaining actively enrolled in an approved undergraduate curriculum, is as follows

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Enrolled in an Undergraduate program in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar 4‑year degree program

Available for three alternating semesters for full‑time work

Ability to report in‑person to Delta’s World Headquarters (Atlanta, GA) or willing to relocate each semester (housing stipends will be provided to students who meet the minimum criteria)

Team oriented and highly supportive of continuous improvement methodologies

Basic understanding of data management & enablement functions: ETL/ELT pipelines, relational database fundamentals, modeling concepts, etc.

Proficiency with Python or other similar tools and programming languages

Proficiency in SQL and ETL/ELT patterns

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools and concepts

Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills are essential

Willingness/ability to adapt quickly and learn new skills are required

• 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)

Working knowledge of and/or experience with cloud‑based solutioning (i.e. Azure, AWS, GPC, etc.)

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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