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Atlanta, GA

Intern, Professional Flight - Flight Operations (Summer 2026)

Internship
Travel & Hospitality
Operations
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Delta Air Lines

Major global commercial airline operator
74.8
Palpable Score
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How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

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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 but not limited to 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 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.

This is not a remote position, Interns will work on-site at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

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Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

Possess excellent communication skills, be able to process complicated issues quickly, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Forms PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

Must demonstrate 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.

Have a competitive GPA and be in good academic standing with your university.

Must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office.

Should have a minimum of 150 total flight hours required, actively pursuing either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI).

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an aviation discipline.

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What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

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About the company

Delta Air Lines

Company overview
Delta Air Lines is a global airline that transports passengers and cargo across a large domestic and international route network, with customer-facing roles spanning airports, in-flight service, and operations control. Delta Air Lines also runs sizeable corporate functions, including finance, commercial strategy, and technology that support planning, revenue management, and day-to-day operations. Public filings and the company careers site describe a workforce of more than 100,000 employees.

Locations and presence

Delta Air Lines is headquartered in Atlanta, and the company notes that most student opportunities are based in Atlanta because it is the location of Delta Air Lines’ global headquarters. Delta Air Lines operates broadly across the U.S. and internationally, with work setup varying by role, including on-site training requirements for frontline roles like flight attendants.

Palpable Score

74.8
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Delta Air Lines offers multiple early-career doors through paid internships, multi-semester co-ops, and rotational programs, plus entry-level frontline roles with structured training. Hiring transparency is strongest in specific tracks like flight attendants and pilots where stages are spelled out, while candidate-reported timelines still vary. Pay and stability signals are helped by broad benefits and profit-sharing, but the company does not publish consistent early-career outcome metrics such as conversion rates or time-to-promotion.
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