Co-Op, Operations Analytics - Engineering (Spring 2026)

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

Operations Analytics Co-ops work with analytics professionals in the operation supporting one of the following functions or departments:

• Integrated Operations Planning (IOP)- optimizing aircraft schedule and resource availability to maintain peakon-time performance

• Operations Digital & DecisionScience (ODDS) - developing decision science tools and digital productsolutions

• Corporate Safety, Security &Compliance (CSSC) - Supporting the safety and security of the airline and itsemployees

• Airport Customer Service (ACS) -improving airport processes and managing performance

• Crew - improving Pilot and FlightAttendant operations and performance efficiency

• Delta Connection (DC) - supportingend to end analytics and cross-divisional operational initiatives andimprovements for the operation of Delta's regional airlines

• Flight Operations (FOP) - managingaircraft and gate to gate operations and performance

• Onboard Services (OBS) - optimizingprocess, supply, and inventory of inflight products and services

• In-Flight Services (IFS) - enhancingcustomer onboard experience and catering operations and performance

• Operations & Customer Center(OCC) - tracking on-time flight metrics, weather, day-of flight analyses

• Central - managing centralizedoperations and competitive performance analyses

Though individual responsibilities will vary by function or department, some common work responsibilities are listed below:

• Measure current operationalperformance and/or customer satisfaction

• Identify optimizationopportunities to reduce injuries and security line wait times

• Research, analyze, and interpretoperational data

• Develop new reports anddashboards and automate existing ones

• Perform reliability/root-causeanalysis for parts and maintenance

• Evaluate and providerecommendations for improvement of key operational metrics includingaircraft time at gate, gating efficiency, and feasibility of aircraftschedules

• Seek operational improvements toreduce aircraft taxi time and flight time

• Maintain, run and improvestaffing models to support airport operations

• Provide strategic and operationalsupport and develop performance metrics and goals

• Develop success factors and statisticalevaluations of new procedures

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Students are required to complete three alternating semestersof work and school; all rotations must be completed before the student's graduation. Note: Students are not permitted to work part-time hours andshould refrain from taking classes and working as a co-op in the same semester. The full-time work schedule for this role, while remaining actively enrolled in an approved undergraduate curriculum, is as follows:

• Spring 2026

• Fall 2026

• Summer 2027

• Please ensure that this alternating semester rotation works with your university, curriculum, and/or academic advisor before applying.

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate programin pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Analytics,Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar 4-yeardegree program

• Available for three alternatingsemesters for full-time work

• Ability to report in-person toDelta's World Headquarters (Atlanta, GA) or willing to relocate eachsemester (housing stipends will be provided to students who meet theminimum criteria)

• Team oriented and highlysupportive of continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong organizational, projectmanagement, and verbal/written communication skills are essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite and data analysis tools and concepts

• Proficiency in Python, SQL orsimilar database query tool knowledge and Macro programming is stronglypreferred

• 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)

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Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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