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Co-op, Operations and Customer Center (Fall, 2024)

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Ops Control

12-Apr-2024

Ref #: 23873

LinkedIn Tag: #LI-MP2

How you'll 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, 2024, Summer, 2025 and Spring, 2026).

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:

• Load Control Center– This OCC Co-Op will be assigned to our Load Control Center (LCC), which is responsible for aircraft weight and balance, fuel distribution, and ensuring compliance to manufacturer and company specifications. This Co-Op will work with the LCC’s back office, creating applications and efficiencies to reduce workload for the frontline team.

• Fuel Strategy– This OCC Co-Op will be assigned to our Fuel Strategy team, which is responsible for developing strategy, tools, and sustainability policy for $14 billion in annual jet fuel consumed by the airline. This Co-Op will investigate and develop methods to determine safe and economical fuel loads, improve aircraft routing, and enhance payload forecasting.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Undergraduate students in pursuit of a bachelor's 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 settings

• Consistently 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Successful candidates will have familiarity and/or experience with some of the following: SQL, SAS, Python, R, Tableau, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarly with airline operations, scheduling and planning

• Track record of seeking leadership roles including student and community organizations

• Passionate about a future career in the aviation industry and serving Delta’s customers

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