Co-op, Flight Operations - Pilot Reporting and Forecasting (Fall, 2024)

Atlanta, Georgia


Employer: Delta Air Lines
Industry: Flight Ops
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Delta Air Lines is excited to offer an exceptional co-op opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the Delta Propel team as a Co-Op analyst at our General Offices in Atlanta, GA. This unique program allows you to alternate between school and work, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the oldest and best pilot development program at a major airline in the United States. Over the course of three semesters, you'll play a vital role in helping with the administration and operation of our three pilot development pathways (Collegiate, Company, and Academy).

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

  • Fall 2024 - 1st rotation
  • Summer 2025 - 2nd rotation
  • Spring 2026 - 3rd rotation


Key Responsibilities

  • Commit to a 3-semester structured rotation with the same team, fostering continuity and deep collaboration throughput the co-op experience.
  • Assist in creating data-driven reports and presentations to share findings, progress, and recommendations with stakeholders and leaders.
  • Develop and help manage candidate tracking efforts, including progress and budgets
  • Engage in data validation, quality assurance, and documentation efforts to ensure precise and consistent analytical outcomes.
  • Co-Ops will have exposure to other departments within Flight Operations, including but not limited to: Flight Training & Standards, Flying Operations, Line Operations, Crew Resources & Scheduling, Pilot Hiring & Development, and Simulator Support to learn about the industry and gain valuable life experience.


What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

  • Undergraduate students in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Business Administration, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Aviation management, or similar in a 4-year degree program (Note: this role is not intended for a student pursuing a professional pilot career)
  • Must be available for three (3) alternating semesters
  • Must be able to present themselves professionally and effectively communicate with various levels of leadership
  • Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in basic data analytics
  • Willingness/ability to learn new skills
  • Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.
  • Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
  • 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)

  • Experience working with the Smartsheet platform, including design, development, and maintenance of Smartsheet automation and design
  • Ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain where a candidate or groups of candidates may fall in a process.
  • Comfortable working in group and individual settings
  • Track record of seeking leadership roles including student and community organizations
  • Ability to develop effective presentations that help explain the background, analysis, results, and recommendations to leaders in an efficient and effective manner
  • Desire to learn more about the airline industry and interest in Delta as a company

Created: 2024-06-13
Reference: 25050
Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Atlanta
ZIP: 30334


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