How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Delta Air Lines is continually looking to embrace new technologies and enhance the customer experience, and with that in mind we are looking for current students who are interested in working with a leading innovation team in the airline industry. You will need to embrace challenges, devour knowledge, and love working on meaningful problems. Innovation isn’t just a concept; it’s about continually improving the customer experience from pre-booking a flight all the way through to a customer’s final destination.
The Venture & Tech Scouting team plays a key role in developing and executing corporate innovation initiatives that contribute to Delta Air Lines' market leadership and growth. The team identifies and partners with innovative startup solutions to enhance & expand Delta's strategic objectives. You’ll have an opportunity to influence direction, selection, and deployment that solve the problems of tomorrow.
Intern responsibilities include:
Perform high-quality research and summarize information on potential markets
Develop thesis around strategic areas and conduct market and industry analysis
Review & validate potential startups aligned to Delta executive needs
Monitor the venture landscape & foster relationships with the tech community
Support portfolio companies, the corporate accelerator, and fund of fund investments
Organize, track, and build out our startup CRM and reports on company engagements
Conducts due diligence including reviewing financials, pitch decks and core technology
Meet & Present with Delta leadership and business partners to understand core strategic
needs, map out opportunities, connect our partners to the latest solutions
Crafting and managing startup pilot evaluations by identifying strategic fit and negotiating advantages terms to secure additional upside
What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)
Undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in technology, startups, and venture capital
Tech Knowledge: You know the latest trends across AI, Robotics, Sustainability & more
Self-starter: You can work independently and collaboratively when appropriate
Curiosity: You are willing to explore topics beyond the surface & know how to dive in deep
Perspective: You bring your own opinions & viewpoints, but can quickly adjust
Storytelling: Excellent communication skills and creative thinking
Flexibility & attention to detail to balance multiple projects and stakeholder needs
DEI: You embrace diversity, champion equity, and build inclusion in your work
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)
STEM Degree or a technical background
Strong business fundamentals (financial modeling, etc.) & understanding of private markets
Prior experience or knowledge of the commercial aviation sector & complexities
Understanding of strategic business frameworks or previous consulting experience
Previous experience in venture capital, investment banking, or corporate innovation
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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