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Flight Ops System Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Engineer II

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary ... Support government technology transfer: train mission partners on flight ops, technical reach-back ...

Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary ... Support government technology transfer: train mission partners on flight ops, technical reach-back ...

You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight ... Daily lunch * Unlimited celsius This is not a normal flight ops job * We are pioneers, not ...

You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight ... Daily lunch * Unlimited celsius This is not a normal flight ops job * We are pioneers, not ...

You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight ... Daily lunch * Unlimited celsius This is not a normal flight ops job * We are pioneers, not ...

... flight controls, and other systems that influence aircraft behavior and performance. It can also include the engineer generating theoretical data through means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD ...

Intern (Flight Ops AI)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$14.50 - $19/hr

Flight Operations Technology & AI Intern - Fall 2026 RAVN Aerospace Position Name: Flight ... Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical ...

... flight controls, and other systems that influence aircraft behavior and performance. It can also include the engineer generating theoretical data through means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD ...

Intern (Flight Ops AI)

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Flight Operations Technology & AI Intern - Fall 2026 RAVN Aerospace Position Name: Flight ... Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight ops system engineer in the United States is $138,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $158,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Flight Ops System Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,776 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

Co-op, Flight Operations - Project Development Office (Spring 2027)

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Aviation • 10K+ employees

$49K - $58K/yr

Full-time

PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Translate stakeholder challenges into clearly scoped problem statements and solution hypotheses.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of solutions within operational environments.

  • Assist project leaders with technology programs by identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing resolutions.


Delta Air Lines rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 330 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 26 rated airlines


Job description

Delta's Flight Operations Project Development Office (PDO) is seeking an individual who is passionate about advancing technology applications and initiatives in support of 17,000+ pilots. The team evaluates current work processes to identify and recommend business opportunities.  Additionally, the team works on technology solutions that align with senior leadership's strategy to continuously improve the line pilot experience.

Within the Flight Ops Crew Technology department, the Co-op team works within the Project Development Office (PDO) with two full-time employees. The purpose of the PDO is to create value by assisting Flight Ops stakeholders to achieve business goals and ideate new processes, resulting in efficiency gains. We do this by helping them navigate the technology development process through the agile ecosystem, spanning from intake to approval to execution. Additionally, we provide Internal Consulting services that focus on cost savings and process improvements.  Another responsibility for the PDO is Change Management, a framework in Flight Ops to enhance the visibility of change efforts, and to enable tracking and reporting. This position is a Consultant-type role which will focus primarily on Internal Consulting. 

        The Co-op will work at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a paid position, including additional privileges such as standby travel anywhere in the Delta system while off duty.

        The team currently operates on a hybrid schedule (i.e., in-person for 4 days on campus with one day each week working virtually).

        The Co-op will have exposure to other departments within Flight Operations, including but not limited to: Flight Training, Flight Standards, Flying Operations, Line Operations, Crew Resources & Scheduling, Pilot Hiring & Development, and Simulator Support...in order to learn about Flight Operations, the industry and gain valuable life experience. 

        The position requires three alternating semesters of full-time work at Delta with full-time study (1 semester will be summer).

Note: This position does not include a housing stipend.

Co-op Key Responsibilities

        Lead end-to-end ideation efforts, translating loosely defined stakeholder challenges into clearly scoped problem statements and solution hypotheses

        Lead cross-functional coordination to ensure solutions are effectively implemented within operational environments

  • Participate in team activities that aim to holistically develop Co-ops
  • Work with stakeholders in a consultant type role
  • Partner with multiple divisional stakeholders to define process improvement opportunities, assist with development and maturation of recommended solutions
  • Reinforce Delta's global innovation initiative through applications of creative design concepts to evolve stakeholder approaches to problem and solution design
  • Develop and implement feedback analysis using basic survey and statistics methodologies
  • Assist project leaders on technology programs with external vendors and Information Technology teams to identify and troubleshoot issues, develop solutions, and implement resolutions in a timely manner to minimize impact to the operation.  Primary software utilized: Power BI, Excel, Smartsheet


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Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, US, is one of the major players in the aviation industry with an official website, delta.com. Established in 1929, the airline is recognized globally for its wide range of airline services, including passenger and cargo transport. Originally envisioned as a crop-dusting service, Delta has progressed over the decades into a globally acclaimed airline, serving more than 200 million customers annually across a substantial international network spanning over 50 countries. Delta’s core values are rooted in honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and service and its mission is to connect the world in a safe, reliable, and customer-centric manner.

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Aviation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US