Delta Air Lines
AI

Graduate Intern, Data Scientist (Summer 2026)

Delta Air Lines · Atlanta, GA, US · $29k

Actively hiring Posted 7 months ago

**UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA

OPERATIONS ANLYS & PERFORMANCE

10-NOV-2025

REF #: 29326

LINKEDIN TAG: #LI-MP2**

HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

Delta Air Lines connects the world by flying 180 million customers to 300+ destinations every year. On the predictive pod of the Ops Digital Decision Science (ODDS) department, we build and deploy data science and predictive modeling tools to support this complex operation. ODDS is currently seeking a graduate-level intern Data Scientist to develop insights, machine learning models, and solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and decision-making. Join our team to make a real-world impact by developing AI/ML solutions to deliver the best air travel experience.

An ideal candidate will have educational experience in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data storytelling. The candidate should have good organizational and communication skills and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Functions:

  • Partnering with existing data scientists to develop advanced analytics solutions for complex business problems
  • Collecting data via SQL queries and performing exploratory data analysis
  • Presenting analysis to business partners in a digestible way

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Computer Science
  • Experience working with relational databases (SQL)
  • Understanding of Machine Learning techniques (Python, SciKit Learn, R, SAS or other machine learning platforms)
  • Good written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to commit to the duration of the internship timeline: May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026
  • Working as an intern 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.
  • Must be able to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office.
  • Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
  • Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
  • 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)

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