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

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends

Job summary

Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, GA, seeks a motivated Operations Data & AI Enablement Co-op to help build data foundations and pipelines that improve analytics for OP&P. You’ll work with analytics professionals across cross-divisional focus areas to drive better operational insights.

Three alternating semesters of full-time work are required while enrolled. You’ll gain experience in aircraft/airport/crew performance planning, disruption tracking, and decision science tool development in a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree planned in CS/Analytics/Econ/IE/IS or similar 4-year program.
• Available for three alternating semesters of full-time work.
• Able to report in-person to Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA or relocate with housing stipends.
• Team oriented and supportive of continuous improvement.
• Basic understanding of data management and enablement: ETL/ELT pipelines, relational databases, modelling concepts.
• Proficiency with Python or similar languages.
• Proficiency in SQL and ETL/ELT patterns; MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt quickly and learn new skills; safety and data security emphasis.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support Aircraft Performance and Airport Performance data needs with analytics.
• Assist Crews in performance analytics and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to disruption tracking, weather analyses, and flight metrics.
• Help develop decision science tools and digital product solutions.
• Support centralized operations analyses and performance benchmarking.
• Participate in schedule planning and resource optimization.
• Assist cross-functional teams with process and competitive analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Analytics/IS/IE/Econ

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Microsoft Office

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

• Data Foundations - design and steward reliable, well‑governed data foundations that enable analytics and AI at scale
• AI Strategy & Tooling - embed AI and data toolkits into analytical products and workflows to drive innovation, productivity, and faster insights
• 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 patternsProficiency 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.)