Delta Air Lines
Graduate Intern, Flight Safety Programs (Spring 2026)
Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The Graduate Intern, Flight Safety Programs responsibilities include providing support to the Flight Safety across multiple programs, including Accident/Incident Investigation Team, Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Pilot Fatigue, and Safety Promotions. The data collected through these programs supports Delta's Safety Management System (SMS), which is a cornerstone of Delta's proactive accident and incident prevention system to track, trend and resolve aviation hazards. This position will include exposure safety reports, analyzing safety data trends, and developing safety promotions and training modules for use in Flight Operations. This position will have the opportunity to represent the Flight Safety team in cross-divisional working groups. The Flight Safety team's primary customer is Flight Operations, so a knowledge of aviation terminology, airline management processes, and aircraft systems will be beneficial.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Qualified candidate must be enrolled as a current/active student in an accredited graduate program at a college and/or university
Currently in possession of a valid passport and able to travel for company business up to 20%
This position requires student to work full time. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters
Candidate must be willing to commit to the duration of the internship which may last up to 12 months
Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office
Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforce.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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)
Degree includes a specialization in Aviation
Flight experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Project, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly motivated with the desire to learn and have a passion for safety
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
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
The Graduate Intern, Flight Safety Programs responsibilities include providing support to the Flight Safety across multiple programs, including Accident/Incident Investigation Team, Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Pilot Fatigue, and Safety Promotions. The data collected through these programs supports Delta's Safety Management System (SMS), which is a cornerstone of Delta's proactive accident and incident prevention system to track, trend and resolve aviation hazards. This position will include exposure safety reports, analyzing safety data trends, and developing safety promotions and training modules for use in Flight Operations. This position will have the opportunity to represent the Flight Safety team in cross-divisional working groups. The Flight Safety team's primary customer is Flight Operations, so a knowledge of aviation terminology, airline management processes, and aircraft systems will be beneficial.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
Qualified candidate must be enrolled as a current/active student in an accredited graduate program at a college and/or university
Currently in possession of a valid passport and able to travel for company business up to 20%
This position requires student to work full time. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters
Candidate must be willing to commit to the duration of the internship which may last up to 12 months
Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office
Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforce.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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)
Degree includes a specialization in Aviation
Flight experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Project, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly motivated with the desire to learn and have a passion for safety
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
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