Co-op, Crew Planning - Pairings and Preferential Bidding System (PBS) (Spring 2027)

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Interested in airline operations, data analytics, and problem-solving? Join the Crew Planning Team and play a key role in building efficient pilot schedules that keep Delta's operation running smoothly. In this role, you'll help design and optimize crew pairings and support the monthly Preferential Bidding System (PBS), the scheduling platform pilots use to bid for and receive their monthly schedules. Working with real operational data, you'll analyze schedule quality, optimize staffing levels, and identify opportunities to improve network reliability.

This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to airline operations while contributing to solutions that impact thousands of crew members and customers across the network every day.

What You’ll Do

• Supportcrew pairing construction to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improvepilot quality of life

• Assistwith PBS bid package development, including line construction, reserveplanning, and coverage targets

• Analyzebid award results and recommend opportunities to improve schedule outcomes

• Developreports and dashboards to monitor coverage, productivity, and operationalperformance

• Partnerwith Crew Scheduling and Operations teams to align long-term planning withday-of-operation needs

• Supportspecial projects and perform other duties as assigned

Key Metrics You’ll Work With

• Credit efficiency(credit vs. block performance)

• Average Line Value(ALV) targets

• Reserve utilization andcoverage effectiveness

• Open time and coveragegaps

• Pairing productivityand duty-time efficiency

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-onexperience with crew pairing optimization and PBS bid and award processes

• Exposureto real-world airline operational decision-making

• Practicalskills in data analytics, workforce planning, and scheduling strategy

• Experienceworking with large operational datasets and performance metrics

• Mentorshipand professional development from industry leaders

• Adeeper understanding of how crew planning supports a safe, reliable, andefficient global airline operation

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Pursuing a degree inAviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field

• Strong Excel skills(pivot tables, formulas)

• Analytical mindset andattention to detail

• Interest in airlineoperations or logistics

• TheCo-op position requires a candidate to be enrolled as an undergraduate(sophomore or above) that has successfully completed a minimum of 30semester hours.

• Musthave a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to maintain the minimum GPA.

• Workingas a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation.This position is intended to provide you with educational and professionalwork experience to prepare you for the workforce.

• Thisposition requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters. You cannotactively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as aCo-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.

• Studentsmust be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in linewith the schedule below:

• Spring 2027 - 1st rotation

• Fall 2027 - 2nd rotation

• Summer 2028 - 3rd rotation

• Strongorganizational, project management, and personal management skills

• Robustverbal and written communication skills at all levels

• Abilityto work well in teams

• Currentlymust be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relatedfield

• Consistentlyprioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Embracesdiverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Possessesa high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Isat least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the UnitedStates.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

N/A

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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