Intern, Sales Market Growth and Strategy (Fall 2026)

About the job
How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta leads the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. In alignment with that level of excellence, the Global Sales team and specifically the Market Growth and Strategy team is responsible for the development and support of our most critical markets.

Intern roles at Delta offer a chance to become part of our journey as we develop industry leading markets that supports Delta goal of “No one better connects the world”. Join us to help accelerate our market development in key cities. Delta employees are thinkers, doers, and innovators. We are proactive, collaborative and deliver impact to our customers.

This position is located in Los Angeles, CA. You may support a variety of markets and/or projects in a Business Analyst and Market Growth type role which may include analyzing data to provide recommendations on business initiatives, generate reporting, working with a diverse set of teams including marketing, revenue management, and loyalty to support market initiatives, and engaging with the local sales team to add customer driven insights.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Must be able to work onsite in our Los Angeles, CA office for the duration of the 12–week internship program
Internship dates: August-December 2026
Most teams work a hybrid onsite/remote work schedule with management approval
Must be available to work on a full-time basis for the Fall 2026 semester. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters
Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforce
Willing to travel up to 10% company business travel
Strong analytical, leadership, written and verbal communication skills
Interest in solving complex problems and investing the time and energy to overcome roadblocks and learn from mistakes
Ability to conduct yourself in a mature manner and be comfortable working in a business casual work environment
Qualified applications with an arrest or conviction record(s) will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
* Based on the position you are considered for, this may include a review for the following but not limited to criminal, employment, residential and motor vehicle record history, license or credential verification, drug testing, reference checks, or medical examinations and SIDA eligibility as defined in accordance with 49 CFR 1544.229
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)
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Science, Math, Statistics, or another analytical field
Rising junior or senior standing
Fast learner, demonstrates initiative in acquiring new knowledge, and has curiosity about the airline industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver analyses in a clear and compelling manner
Ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain what can be learned from the data and how it can support decision making
Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to solve challenges of our customers
Have an interest in driving strategy and supporting growth in focus markets and an interest in airlines
Additional Best Practices

In this role you should be willing to learn different approaches to resolving problems, be flexible, able to handle shifting priorities, be results driven, and be receptive to being mentored to grow and improve.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

With over 100,000 Delta employees across the globe, our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to living our values – Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. When you join Delta, you truly begin the journey of your lifetime!
Domestic and International (standby) flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
Access to over 500 discounts and specialty savings through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals, pet health services, Apple product discounts, exclusive tickets to sports games and more
Housing Stipend available for students who reside more than 50 miles from work location
Competitive pay for students based on their working hours
Industry-leading profit sharing program available for Co-Op/Intern Students employed as of 12/31
Eligible for pay on Holidays that are observed in your dedicated work area
Once in a lifetime experience through Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
Programs to engage with community service and sustainability
Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
On-site campus amenities include Starbucks, Gym, Emory Clinic, Walmart pharmacy and store, healthy dining options through Sodexo, edible garden and mental health coach
Backup dependent care services offered for 25 days highly subsidized by Delta