Job Description
How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities) Through the warmth and service of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other. Delta served more than 190 million customers in 2023 -- safely, reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation – and was again recognized as North America’s most on-time airline by Cirium. We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and respected across every point of their journey with us.
As the leading global airline, Delta's mission to connect the world creates opportunities, fosters understanding and expands horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and to their own potential. Powered by innovative and strategic partnerships with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet, Delta brings more choice and competition to customers worldwide. Delta is America's most-awarded airline thanks to the dedication, passion, and professionalism of its people. It has been recognized by Cirium for operational excellence; as the top U.S. airline by the Wall Street Journal; among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies; the World’s Most Admired Airline according to Fortune; as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; and a top employer for diversity, veterans, and best workplaces for women by Forbes.
FINANCE AT DELTA Finance roles at Delta can be grouped broadly into two categories: corporate and divisional. Corporate finance departments evaluate strategic investments or opportunities, forecast and analyze expenses enterprise wide, and handle external reporting. Divisional finance departments serve as a strategic partner to the business units they support, helping the division manage revenues and expenses and achieve their goals. Associates will rotate between both Corporate and Divisional Finance roles while in the two-year program. Upon completion, MBA Associates have the option to work in the following areas:
CORPORATE FINANCE
- Capital Planning
- Corporate Development
- Corporate Real Estate
- Financial Planning
- Flight Profitability
- Fuel Management
- Investor Relations
- Treasury Capital Markets
DIVISIONAL FINANCE
- Airport Customer Service
- Cargo
- Flight Operations
- In-Flight Services
- IT Finance
- Marketing
- Reservations
- Technical Operations
About The Program The Finance Strategy MBA Leadership Development Program consists of a summer associate internship program and a full-time associate program within the Finance Division. Roles provide program participants interesting, meaningful, and challenging work with a supportive leadership team committed to their professional growth and development.
Full-time associates complete two one-year rotations in Corporate Finance or Divisional roles.
MBA Associates are offered numerous opportunities to learn about their functional areas as well as other parts of the organization and are encouraged to attend speaker events with company executives to gain insight into high level company strategy as well as gain exposure to senior leadership. Furthermore, several classroom and virtual training sessions are offered for continual development and growth of skills.
MBA Associates are eligible for future promotional opportunities after successful completion of the program.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)- Current MBA student
- Candidate must have a planned MBA program graduation date by Summer of 2026
- At least three years (36 months) of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience or relevant military experience
- Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office
- Curiosity about the airline industry
- Analytical and creative problem solvers
- Consistent track record of excellence
- Ability to excel in fast-paced, matrix-team environment
- 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)- MBA program concentration in Finance, Economics, Strategy, Supply Chain, or another analytical field
- 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 address challenges of our customers
Job Tags
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