What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Aviation Management - Flight Operations (Fall 2026) position at Delta Air Lines?
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)
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
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 enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation management discipline.
- Must be able to commit to the duration of the internship timeline: August 2026 through December 2026.
- 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.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing