Job Title:
Department:
Co-op- Meteorology
Operations Control Admin.
Requisition:
102897
Area of Interest:
Meteorology, Aviation, Aerodynamics, Engineering, Meteorology
or Information Systems
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
JOB SUMMARY:
The Meteorology Cooperative Learning program is designed to help students prepare
for professional careers in the field of Meteorology or a related profession. It will
provide practical, real-world experiences that challenge the student both personally
and professionally. The student can expect to gain valuable industry experience, work
on substantive projects, and develop professional skills through training and
mentoring with experienced professionals.
STUDENT SHALL:
Complete the 2 components of Meteorology Co-op Program:
-Approx. 25% of the meteorology Co-op’s time: Observations of the meteorologists
and other OCC groups.
Observation Description:
1. Spend time with Meteorologists as they perform their operational shift
duties.
2. Spend time with other Operations staff as they perform their duties
3. Other as deemed beneficial jointly by supervisor and intern
-Approx. 75% of the meteorology Co-op’s time: Project Work
Project Work Description (One will be selected as a primary Project)
1. Turbulence Forecasting &/or Statistics Study
2. Mtn Wave Forecasting &/or Verification
3. Climatology statistics
4. Typhoon / Hurricane Forecasting &/or Statistics Study
5. Space Weather Reporting and Forecasting Info
6. Other efforts mutually agreed upon by Meteorology Shift Supervisor &
Meteorology Co-op
Minimum expected number of hours worked:
During periods with class breaks, e.g. summer, average of 30 hours per week.
During other periods, e.g. full load of classes, average of 10 hours per week
Be prepared to practice safety-conscious behavior in all operational processes
and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
 Enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school program;
 Entering the junior (3rd) or higher academic year;
 Maintaining at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0
scale;
 Pursuing a course of study related to a Delta Meteorology discipline,
specifically in Aviation, Aerodynamics, Engineering, Meteorology or Information
Systems, in an under-graduate or graduate program;
 Eligible to work in the United States;
 Willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement in which they acknowledge that
they will refrain from disclosing any Delta confidential information unless such
disclosure is required or protected by law or is made to persons within the
Company who have a need to know.
 Performing satisfactorily in current position.
Application Deadline: July 29th, 2010
EOE/MFDV