Intern, Aviation Management - Flight Operations (Spring 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 156,240 - 245,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Standby travel

Job summary

Delta Air Lines seeks an Aviation Management intern to support Flight Operations objectives. You will work with a specific team (e.g., Line Operations or Chief Pilot Office) and contribute to a team project presented to leadership at semester end.

The program runs January 2027 through May 2027, is paid, and offers insights into multiple Delta departments. You must be enrolled in an aviation management program and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate aviation management program and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Must commit to January 2027 through May 2027.
• On-site work at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
• Internship is paid and designed to develop educational/work experience.
• On completion, no guaranteed full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving divisional goals within Flight Operations.
• Collaborate with a team to complete a semester-long assignment for leadership review.
• Learn about other departments such as Flight Safety and In-Flight Service.
• Participate in broad learning about Delta systems and procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Regulation reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Privacy awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree in aviation management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Forms

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

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

A Flight Operations (Aviation Management) intern will assist in achieving divisional goals and contributing to the overall success of Delta Air Lines. Interns will be working with a specific team such as but not limited to Line Operations or the Chief Pilot Office.

While each intern will be assigned individual duties, all interns are expected to work as a team to complete a team assignment that will be presented to Flight Operations Leadership at the end of the semester.

Interns will have the opportunity to learn about other departments, such as but not limited to Flight Safety, Operations Customer Center, Technical Operations, In-Flight Service, and Airport Customer Service.

This is a paid internship, including additional privileges such as standby travel anywhere in the Delta system while off duty.

This is not a remote opportunity, Interns will work on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Must be able to commit to the duration of the internship timeline:
• January 2027 through May 2027
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation management discipline.
• Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to maintain the minimum GPA.
• 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.
• Have a competitive GPA and be in good academic standing with your university.
• Should have aspirations of working in the field of Aviation Management.
• Demonstrate competency in skills that include, but are not limited to, collection and analysis of data, reading and summarizing new regulations, and the ability to problem solve quickly.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
• Possess excellent communication skills, be able to process complicated issues quickly, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
• 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)

N/A