Professional Flight - Flight Operations Intern

Assist Delta Air Lines Flight Operations teams with training, standards, and flight planning while gaining hands-on experience in a paid, on-site internship.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:
• Support divisional goals and contribute to the success of Delta Air Lines Flight Operations.
• Work with teams such as Training and Standards, Line Operations, or the Chief Pilot Office.
• Complete individual duties and collaborate on a team assignment presented to Flight Operations Leadership.
• Learn about other departments, including Flight Safety, Operations Customer Center, Technical Operations, In-Flight Service, and Airport Customer Service.
• Work on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
• At least 18 years old with authorization to work in the United States.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles; prioritize safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to process complex issues quickly, and maintain confidentiality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
• Competency in managing training equipment, analyzing flight planning data, reading and summarizing regulations, and relating to the advanced jet environment.
• Competitive GPA and good academic standing in an undergraduate aviation degree program.
• Minimum of 150 total flight hours; actively pursuing a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI).
• Ability to work on-site in Atlanta, GA, from August 2026 through December 2026.

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

Training & Development
• Opportunity to learn about multiple departments within Delta Air Lines Flight Operations and related areas.
• Team assignment presentation to Flight Operations Leadership for professional exposure.

Career Progression
• An internship provides educational and professional work experience to prepare for the workforce; it does not guarantee full-time employment.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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