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Delta Air Lines

Co-Op, Operations Analytics (Fall, 2024)

Atlanta, GA

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Operations Analytics co-ops will work with analytics professionals supporting one of the following functions or departments:

  • Competitive Analysis & Schedule Support (CASS) - Optimize aircraft schedule to maintain peak on-time performance
  • Corporate Safety, Security & Compliance (CSSC) - Support the safe and secure operation of the airline
  • Crew - Pilot and Flight Attendant operations and performance efficiency
  • Delta Connection (DC) - Support end to end analytics and cross-divisional operational initiatives and improvements for the operation of Delta's regional airlines
  • Flight Operations (FOP) - Aircraft and gate to gate operations and performance
  • In Flight Services (IFS) - Customer onboard experience and catering operations and performance
  • Operations & Customer Center (OCC) - On-time flight metrics
  • Technical Operations (TOP) - Maintenance operations

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Though individual responsibilities will vary by function, some examples are given below:

  • Measure current operational performance and/or customer satisfaction
  • Identify optimization opportunities to reduce injuries and security line wait times
  • Research, analyze and interpret operational data
  • Develop new reports and dashboards and automate existing ones
  • Perform reliability/root-cause analysis for parts and maintenance
  • Evaluate and provide recommendations for improvement of key operational metrics including aircraft time at gate, gating efficiency, and feasibility of aircraft schedules
  • Seek operational improvements to reduce aircraft taxi time and flight time
  • Maintain, run and improve staffing models to support airport operations
  • Provide strategic and operational support and develop performance metrics and goals
  • Develop success factors and statistical evaluations of new procedures and systems

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing



What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

  • Students must be able to complete the below schedule while actively enrolled in school:

    Fall 2024

    Summer 2025

    Spring 2026

    • Undergraduate students in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or Information Systems in a 4-year degree program
    • Must be available for three alternating semesters
    • Candidate is team oriented and highly supportive of continuous improvement methodologies
    • Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills are essential
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis
    • Proficiency in BRIO or similar database query tool knowledge and Macro programming is strongly preferred
    • 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)

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA
Job ID: Delta-23881
Employment Type: Intern