Data Engineer, Crew Data Products

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Data Engineer for Crew Data Products to build and operate data assets that support Flight Operations. In this onsite role based in Atlanta, GA, you will take ownership of the end-to-end data product lifecycle, partnering with IT and operational workstreams to deploy production-supported solutions and deliver analytics for operational and business decisions.

What you will do

• Develop a foundational data layer that helps teams integrate and access data across multiple platforms and systems.
• Source new information into a temporal data store, and work with IT partners to maintain continuity as upstream data structures evolve.
• Execute a roadmap with technology, operational, and financial teams to transform crew data into business intelligence that improves decision making and streamlines business processes.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to deploy data assets into a production-supported environment.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders about progress, outcomes, and data impact.
• Support PWA contractual compliance and provide ad hoc analytics to improve operational performance and understand the impact of pilot behavior.
• Bring intellectual curiosity by asking questions, contributing ideas, and speaking up when new approaches are identified.
• Adopt a team-first mindset, prioritizing the success of both the team and business partners.
• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in operational processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Consistently prioritize safety and security for self, others, and personal data.
• Experience building data architectures and developing business-critical data assets.
• Proficiency in data modeling, database design, and data management tools and technologies.
• Ability to work from ambiguous requirements to design a solution aligned to business needs.
• Strong capability to explain complex technical and data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and workstreams simultaneously.
• Capability to work cross-functionally and build durable relationships across departments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life benefits.
• Family care assistance including fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs supporting loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs for physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including an employee assistance program, free financial coaching, and resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs aligned to long-term goals.
• World-wide partnerships supporting community service and innovative sustainability efforts, including reducing carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups that connect employees, promote inclusion, provide perspective, and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through Unstoppable Together.
• Access to Deltaperks with over 500 discounts and specialty savings, plus voluntary benefits such as car and hotel rentals, auto/home/pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.

Preferred qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of work experience in Data Engineering, Decision Science, Analytics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree, or equivalent experience (or a combination).
• Knowledge of Crew Operations and data.
• Understanding of the Delta Pilot Working Agreement or other airline collective bargaining agreements.
• Familiarity with FAA pilot regulations.