Delta Air Lines: Flight Ops, Fall 2021 Pilot Development Internship

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HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

A Flight Operations 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 Line Operations or the Chief Pilot Office. While each intern will be assigned individual duties, all interns will be cross-trained and 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. Interns will work 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.

  • Have a competitive GPA and be in good academic standing with your university.
  • Should have a minimum of 150 hours required, actively pursuing either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI).
  • Must demonstrate a competency in skills that include, but are not limited to, managing and working training equipment, the collection and analysis of flight planning data, reading and summarizing new regulations, and the ability to quickly relate to the advanced jet environment.
  • 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.
  • Is a self-starter, ability to multitask and an innovative thinker.
  • Is actively engaged with community and/or student organizations
  • Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem-solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to solve challenges of our customers
  • Desire to learn more about the airline industry and interest in Delta as a company

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