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Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Spring 2027)

Delta Air Lines · Atlanta, GA · 2 mo ago
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About the Role

As a Flight Operations (Flight School) intern, you will assist in achieving divisional goals and contribute to the overall success of Delta Air Lines. You will work with a specific team such as Training and Standards, Line Operations, or the Chief Pilot Office. While each intern will have individual duties, all interns are expected to collaborate on a team assignment to be presented to Flight Operations Leadership at the end of the semester.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about other departments, including Flight Safety, Operations Customer Center, Technical Operations, In-Flight Service, and Airport Customer Service.

This is a paid internship with additional privileges such as standby travel anywhere in the Delta system while off duty. The position is on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in achieving divisional goals within Flight Operations.
  • Work with a specific team (e.g., Training and Standards, Line Operations, or the Chief Pilot Office) on individual duties.
  • Collaborate with other interns to complete a team assignment for presentation to Flight Operations Leadership.
  • Manage and work with training equipment.
  • Collect and analyze flight planning data.
  • Read and summarize new regulations.
  • Relate to and operate within an advanced jet environment.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation discipline.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA, maintained throughout the internship.
  • Commitment to the internship duration: January 2027 through May 2027.
  • Ability to work on-site in Atlanta, GA.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and personal management skills.
  • Robust verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in teams and prioritize safety and security.
  • Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • At least 18 years of age with authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to process complicated issues quickly and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
  • Minimum of 150 total flight hours, actively pursuing either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI).

Benefits

  • Paid internship.
  • Standby travel privileges anywhere in the Delta system while off duty.

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