How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Delta Air Lines’ Operations & Customer Center (OCC) is seeking qualified co-op students, available for a minimum of 3 alternating work terms (Fall 2025, Summer 2026 and Spring, 2027).OCC Co-Ops will be assigned to one of the teams that support Delta’s 24/7 operation. The OCC is the “heartbeat” and nerve center of Delta’s world-wide operations and is responsible for all tactical and strategic decision-making for any operational disruption in our worldwide network. Co-ops will work with aviation professionals, supporting our teams by using data to solve operational business challenges.A Co-Op will be assigned to one of the following teams:Air Traffic Management– This OCC Co-Op will be assigned to Air Traffic Management team within the OCC, which is a diverse back-office team with operational experts who oversee Delta’s relationship and strategy with the FAA and Air Traffic Control facilities as well as experienced analytical professionals who build and maintain data-driven solutions geared toward efficiency of the national airspace. This Co-Op will leverage the team’s operational experience along with internal and external data sources to develop analysis and data products designed to mitigate system delay and improve operational decision making.Operations Management – This OCC Co-op will be assigned to Operations Management, which is responsible for overseeing Deltas day-to-day operation, including aircraft and crew resources. This Co-op will work with the Operations Managements back office team and will assist in creating applications and identifying eficiencies in order to streamline workflow.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide you with educational, and professional work experience to prepare you for the workforce.This position requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters. You cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.Rotations: Fall 2025, Summer 2026, Spring 2027.Undergraduate students in pursuit of a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management or similar 4-year degree program.Must be available to work for three alternating semesters in Atlanta, GA, Monday through Friday 8AM – 5PM work schedule.Must be enrolled with educational institution throughout duration of co-op program.Willingness/ability to learn new skills is required - be willing try new things and fail, learn from each experience and improve.Willingness to brainstorm with and leverage expertise of other team members, maintaining a team-first attitude with success of your team as top priority.Strong organizational, project management, and verbal/written communication skills are essential.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel & PowerPoint.Must be comfortable working in group and individual settingsConsistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.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.