Graduate Intern, Data Scientist (Summer 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking a graduate-level intern Data Scientist on the Ops Digital Decision Science (ODDS) team to develop ML models, deliver insights, and improve airline performance.

You will collect data with SQL, build analytics solutions, and present findings to business owners while learning new cloud-based techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Computer Science
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL)
• Understanding of machine learning techniques (Python, SciKit Learn, or other ML platforms)
• Good written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to commit to internship May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027
• Must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
• 18+ years old and authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of data scientists to develop advanced analytics solutions for complex business problems
• Collect data via SQL queries and perform exploratory data analysis
• Present analysis to business owners using concise but compelling narrative and visuals
• Learn new techniques within cloud-based platforms

Skills

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SciKit Learn

Job description

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

Delta Air Lines connects the world by flying 180 million customers to 300+ destinations every year. The Ops Digital Decision Science (ODDS) team at Delta provides decision support across all major operational divisions using advanced analytics including AI/ML. ODDS is currently seeking a graduate-level intern Data Scientist to develop machine learning models, deliver insight and produce solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and decision‑making. Join our team to make a real‑world impact by developing AI/ML solutions to deliver the best air travel experience. An ideal candidate will have educational experience in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data storytelling. The candidate should have good organizational and communication skills and feel comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.

Primary Functions

• Work within a team of data scientists to develop advanced analytics solutions for complex business problems
• Collect data via SQL queries and perform exploratory data analysis
• Present analysis to business owners using concise but compelling narrative and visuals
• Learn new techniques within cloud‑based platforms

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Computer Science
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL)
• Understanding of machine learning techniques (Python, SciKit Learn, or other machine learning platforms)
• Good written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to commit to the duration of the internship timeline: May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027
• Working as an intern does not guarantee a full‑time opportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide you with educational, and professional work experience to prepare you for the workforce
• Must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States