What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op, Fleet Change Management (Summer 2026) position at Delta Airlines?
UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA
FLIGHT OPS
04-AUG-2025
REF #: 29322
LINKEDIN TAG: #LI-MP2
HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Work directly with the Manager, Fleet Change Management to coordinate and direct numerous project activities as defined by a fully developed project plan.
- Take a hands-on approach with preparing and communicating project performance, cost updates, and status reports.
- Manage and drive strategic and process-focused initiatives that support the Flight Operations infrastructure.
- Manage project risks, develop contingency plans, and actively communicate updates and changes to all relevant stakeholders.
- Update and leverage project management tools to provide visibility of strategy, timelines, communication, training, and success metrics.
- Support the communication of operational dashboards and roadmaps relevant to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders.
- Gather feedback and propose process improvement recommendations for optimal training outcomes.
- Obtain weekly status updates of ongoing projects to report out to management, enabling the ability to communicate real-time status updates to the General Manager, Fleet Process & Strategy.
- Gather requirements and draft project plans that are in accordance with the established PM infrastructure and methodology.
- Attend project planning meetings and provide meeting notes when applicable.
- Prepare and assist with project documentation and holistic project management team documentation.
- Identify action requirements, capture existing processes, and identify future process improvements.
WHAT 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 rotation
- Spring 2027 - 2nd rotation
- Fall 2027 - 3rd rotation
- Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment ideal
- Possess the ability to simultaneously balance and adjust scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), liaising with both technical and non-technical professionals
- Outside-of-the box thinking
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies preferred but not required
- Strong organizational, project management, and personal management skills
- Ability to work well in teams
- Must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows and strong computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA, and Access. Experience working extensively with Microsoft Sharepoint preferred but not required.
- Highly preferred: curiosity, sense of humor, willingness to try new ideas, and persistence in the face of adversity
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- 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)
