How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The Co-op, Flight Safety Data Science responsibilities include providing support to the Flight Safety Data and Decision Science Team (DDS) along with the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Air Safety Investigation (ASI), and Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs. The data collected through these programs supports Deltas Safety Management System (SMS), which is a cornerstone of Deltas proactive accident and incident prevention system to track, trend and resolve aviation hazards. This position will include exposure all aspects of the Flight Safety department, in which a successful candidate will be responsible for developing insights, models and solutions utilizing data, such as damage data, injury information, meteorological conditions, crew background, human performance data, and flight recorder data.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing With over 100,000 Delta employees across the globe, our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to living our values – Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. When you join Delta, you truly begin the journey of your lifetime!Domestic and International (standby) flight privileges for employees and eligible family membersAccess to over 500 discounts and specialty savings through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals, pet health services, Apple product discounts, exclusive tickets to sports games and moreCompetitive pay for students based on their working hoursIndustry-leading profit sharing program available for Co-Op Students employed as of 12/31Automatic 401(k) contribution on 3 of eligible earningsEligible for pay on Holidays that are observed in your dedicated work areaOnce in a lifetime experience through Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goalsPrograms to engage with community service and sustainabilityWellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthOn-site campus amenities include Starbucks, Gym, Emory Clinic, Walmart pharmacy and store, healthy dining options through Sodexo, edible garden and mental health coachBackup dependent care services offered for 25 days highly subsidized by DeltaHousing Stipend available for students who reside more than 50 miles from work location
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institutionAt least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scaleMust be available to work on a full-time basis during 3 alternating semesters: Fall 2025, Summer 2026, and Spring 2027Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office for the duration of the Co-opThis position requires the student to work for 3 alternating semesters. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters. Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforceKnowledge working with relational databases and query authoring (SQL) Knowledge working with Python, R, and other machine learning platform Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United StatesPossesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalencyEmbraces diverse people, thinking, and stylesConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Preferred degrees in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or Aviation relatedProject management, organizational, and prioritizations skillsStrong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skillsHighly motivated with the desire to learn and have a passion for safety