Co-op, Performance Engineering (Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

Delta Air Lines seeks a Performance Engineering Co-Op in Atlanta to work with aerospace engineers on projects to improve efficiency and performance. You will assist with airport GIS analysis, enroute performance, and weight balance tasks while maintaining safety and data integrity.

Ideal candidates are engineering students with strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, plus MS Office proficiency; SQL/Python a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and actively enrolled during the program.
• Strong analytic, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SQL, Python and/or VBA a plus.
• Safety-conscious and data-secure in handling information.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.
• Must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with GIS analysis for airports and departure procedures.
• Monitor airport and runway characteristics changes daily.
• Review enroute performance and develop operational datasets.
• Monitor aircraft weight ledgers after mods/repairs.
• Participate in three alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

VBA

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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

Performance Engineering Co-Op Job Summary

Work with a team of Aerospace Engineers and engineering compliance specialists on multiple projects. Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and performance

Airport Analysis And Takeoff & Landing Performance

• Assist with GIS (Geographical Information System) analysis for airports worldwide as well as aircraft departure procedures where terrain and/or aircraft noise pose operational limitations
• Monitor daily airports and runway characteristics changes

Enroute Performance

• Review flights with seating capacity restrictions due to high temperatures, enroute winds, etc.
• Develop and engineer operational datasets for payload performance monitoring
• Monitor aircraft over/under fuel burn performance

Weight And Balance

• Monitor and update aircraft weight ledgers as mods/repairs are embodied

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and actively enrolled in school during the program duration
• Strong analytic, technical writing, and verbal communications skills required.
• MS Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint) skills required. SQL, Python and/or VBA skills a plus.
• 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)

(Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical strongly preferred).

Private pilot's license a plus.

Students must be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in line with the schedule below:

• Spring 2027 - 1st rotation
• Fall 2027 - 2nd rotation
• Summer 2028 - 3rd rotation