Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Summer 2027)

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Travel privileges within Delta system

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is offering a paid Flight Operations (Flight School) intern role at its World Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. You will assist in achieving divisional goals and work with teams such as Training and Standards, Line Operations or the Chief Pilot Office.

This program provides exposure to departments like Flight Safety and Operations Customer Center, and includes standby travel privileges within the Delta system while off duty.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate aviation degree program.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must be onsite May 2027 through August 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving divisional goals within Flight Operations.
• Collaborate with teams like Training and Standards, Line Operations, or Chief Pilot Office.
• Participate in a team assignment presented to Flight Operations Leadership.
• Learn about other departments such as Flight Safety and Operations Customer Center.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Undergraduate aviation degree

GPA 2.5 minimum

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Excel

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:


• 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