Ph.D. Intern, Reservations (Data Science) - (Spring 2026)

Key Skills

AWS, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Git, Machine learning techniques, Pandas, PowerBI, Python Programming, Scikit-learn, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

The Reservations Intern serves as an internal consultant, leading semester-long projects that support divisional strategies and goals. These initiatives often involve cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities and recommend solutions that enhance both customer and specialist experiences.

What are we looking for?

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 of the graduate-level intern include:

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

These large and complex projects may contain highly confidential material and present moderate financial risk. The final project deliverable is a capstone presentation given to division leaders highlighting project lessons learned, impacts made, and recommendations going forward. 

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Must be currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree
• Not enrolled in any classes (remote or on-campus) during the duration of the program
• Must be able to work 16 consecutive weeks
• Must be willing to travel as required
• Must be able to come into Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta 2 – 3 times a week
• A strong team player, detail oriented, and perform well under pressure
• Conveys professional image to all levels of associates

Proficient in tools such as:

• Classic Machine Learning Models
• SQL
• Python
• Experience with pandas, scikit-learn, or similar libraries
• Git
• 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)

• Experience in previous corporate environments in part-time or full-time capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills highly preferred

Experience with:

• Relational and non-relational databases
• Data types (structured, unstructured, log, audio recordings, images, etc.)
• Simulation in python
• Dbt and other SQL orchestration tools
• AWS experience
• Data visualization tool knowledge (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Delta Air Lines recognizes and values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer.