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 over 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 5,000 daily flights to more than 300 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other. Delta served more than 200 million customers in 2025 -- 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. Upon completion, MBA Associates have the option to pursue careers in the following areas:
Corporate finance
Capital Planning
Corporate Development and Corporate Strategy
Corporate Real Estate
Financial Planning
Flight Profitability
Fuel Management
Investor Relations
Treasury Capital Markets
Financial Reporting
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 speaking 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 2027
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
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
Competitive salary, industry-leading pro?t sharing program, and performance incentives
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 - March 31)
In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive health bene?ts including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance bene?ts
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
Holistic 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
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta's online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here
