Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Standby travel

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is offering a paid Flight Operations intern position at its Atlanta headquarters. You’ll support Training and Standards, Line Operations or the Chief Pilot Office, collaborating with several teams on a semester‑long project.

The program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and real‑world aviation experience for undergraduates in aviation disciplines, with onsite work in Atlanta and eligibility to travel within the Delta system.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate aviation degree program with minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be able to commit to May 2027–August 2027 internship timeline.
• Onsite work at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
• Must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent communication and ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving divisional goals and supporting teams in Flight Operations.
• Collaborate with departments such as Training and Standards, Line Operations, or Chief Pilot Office.
• Work on a team assignment to be presented to Flight Operations Leadership at semester end.
• Learn about Flight Safety, Operations Customer Center, and other Delta functions.

Skills

Outlook

Access

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Access

Word

Excel

Forms

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

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

A Flight Operations (Flight School) 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 Training and Standards, 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 position, Interns will work on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation 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 commit to the duration of the internship timeline:

o May 2027 through August 2027

• Must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office.

• Strong organizational, project management, and personal management skills.

• Robust verbal and written communication skills at all levels.

• Ability to work well in teams.

• 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.

• Possess excellent communication skills, be able to process complicated issues quickly, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

• Must demonstrate competency in skills that include, but are not limited to, managing, and working training equipment, the collection and analysis of flight planning data, reading and summarizing new regulations, and the ability to quickly relate to the advanced jet environment.

• Should have a minimum of 150 total flight hours required, actively pursuing either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI).

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

N/A

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affir­mative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here