Co-op, Flight Operations – Regulatory Compliance (Summer 2026)

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)Delta Air Lines, Inc. Delta Air Lines is one of the world's leading international airlines, and our number one focus is to enhance all aspects of each customer's travel experience.Flight Operations Division The Flight Operations Division at Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a mission to operate the safest, most reliable, and efficient airline in the world, while exceeding customer expectations. We are a team of aviation professionals supporting 17,000+ pilots.Regulatory Compliance The department acts as the liaison between the FAA and Delta, facilitating regulatory approval for new routes, Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app updates, and much more. We work with many departments within Flight Operations, as well as Network Planning, Legal, Tech Ops, and many more to support Delta’s global operation.Within the department, the Co-Op team works with the Manager and 2 Program Managers. Our portfolio is very broad as we routinely work with other business units in Flight Operations as well as Delta corporate divisions and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Our routine Flight Operations partners include the Fleet Teams (pilots supporting fleets of aircraft with training, standards, manuals, etc.), Chief Pilot Offices (pilots and staff that support pilot bases), Technical Pilots (pilots that work on aircraft and airspace updates/changes), Legal (country permits), Navigation Services (charting and databases), Flight Control (dispatchers and routing), Airport Customer Service, Inflight Service, Network, TechOps Quality, TechOps Engineering, and more.Co-Op Job SummaryThe Co-op will work at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a paid position, including additional privileges such as standby travel anywhere in the DeltaThe team currently operates on a partially hybrid schedule (i.e., in-person, on campus for 4 days a week and one day as potential virtual).Job ResponsibilitiesSupport the Program Managers as we attempt to improve the quality and throughput of our processes Support the Delta Legal team with permits, new country/destination filings, and whatever issues may arise in foreign countries Design and implement process improvements that support the Quality team in Flight Operations including SMS and Quality Audits Expect more autonomy and a capstone project that benefits Flight Ops with a focus on automation and cross-functional efforts Expected Benefits for Co-OpMentoring by seasoned aviation professionals with a broad knowledge of expertise and problem-solving skillsJump Seat Authority to allow observation of flights and pilot procedures with use of an assigned EFBObservation of and familiarization with different Delta departments and roles, such as Dispatch, Delta Weather, Load Control, Flight Control, Pilot Assist, Chief Pilot Offices, and moreTechnology opportunities with Tableau, Smart Sheets, MS Excel Macros, FAA SAS, aircraft manuals, etc.Challenges that help with resume development Exposure to foreign country operations and the differences and unique challenges that come with obtaining and maintain approvals for those operationsWhat 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.Students must be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in line with the below schedule:Summer 2026 - 1st rotationSpring 2027 - 2nd rotationFall 2027 - 3rd rotationPursuing an undergraduate degree in Aviation Management or a similar degree program with applicable skills Strong attention to detail in your work Team player that fosters trust, open dialogue, and healthy debate with coworkers Strong interpersonal skills and servant leadership required to promote intentional relationships with coworkers and partners outside the company Preferably a rising Sophomore or rising Junior, as you are required to work 3 terms Strong organizational and time management skills required Internally motivated, curious, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact Ability to work under tight deadlines and time constraints while being able to manage and prioritize multiple project requests at the same timeFlight experience is a plus Experience with SMS and safety programs is a plusConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal dataEmbraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalencyIs at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United StatesWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing