Co-op, Crew Planning - Pairings and Bid-Award (Fall 2026)

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Join the Crew Planning team to help design efficient crewpairings and support monthly PBS bid and award processes. You’ll work with real operational data to improve schedule quality, optimize staffing, and enhance reliability across the network. What You’ll Do Support crew pairing construction to improve productivity, cost, and quality of life Assist with PBS bid package development (lines, reserves, coverage targets) Analyze bid award results and identify opportunities to improve outcomes Build reports and dashboards to track coverage, productivity, and performance Partner with Crew Scheduling and Operations to align planning with day‑of‑operation needs Key Metrics You’ll Work With Credit efficiency (credit vs. block performance) Average Line Value (ALV) targets Reserve utilization and coverage effectiveness Open time / coverage gaps Pairing productivity and duty time efficiency What You’ll Gain Hands‑on experience with pairing optimization and PBS bid/award processes Exposure to real operational decision‑making Skills in data analysis, workforce planning, and scheduling strategy Mentorship from industry professionals 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. The selected candidate must be able to commit to the following Co‑op rotation(s): Fall 2026 Summer 2027 Spring 2028 Pursuing a degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) Analytical mindset and attention to detail Interest in airline operations or logistics 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. Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­rmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta Air Lines, Inc.