Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Summer 2026)

Flight Operations Internship

A Flight Operations (Flight School) 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 Training and Standards, Line Operations or the Chief Pilot Office. While each intern will be assigned individual duties, all interns are 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 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. This is not a remote position, interns will work on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age, having authorization to work in the United States, and possessing a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. Interns must embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles. They should consistently prioritize the safety and security of self, others, and personal data. Excellent communication skills, the ability to process complicated issues quickly, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information are required. Interns must have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet. They must demonstrate competency in 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. A competitive GPA and good academic standing with your university are required. Interns must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office and commit to the duration of the internship timeline : May 2026 through July 2026. A minimum of 150 total flight hours, actively pursuing either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI), and enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation discipline are also required.