Co-op, Corporate Safety (Summer 2027)

About the job

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Role Overview

• Support Delta’s Corporate Safety Team with safety promotion initiatives and day-to-day operational activities
• Assist in building a strong safety culture through communication, presentations, organization, and data-driven insights
• Gain hands-on experience in aviation safety programs, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety Promotion Manager with planning and executing safety campaigns, events and initiatives
• Help create and maintain safety communications (emails, presentations, newsletters, and internal content)
• Organize and track safety data, reports, and project materials
• Support preparation of presentations and reports for leadership and internal teams
• Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate meetings, take notes, and track action items
• Assist in maintaining internal safety tools, documentation, and SharePoint or similar platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety-related projects

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting corporate safety programs in a global organization
• Exposure to safety strategy, promotion, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Opportunity to build technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment
• Networking opportunities with safety and operational leaders

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institution
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
• Must be available to work on a full-time basis for 3 alternating semesters: Summer 2027, Spring 2028, and Fall 2028
• This position requires student to work for 3 alternating semesters. 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
• Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office for the duration of the Co-op
• Strong academic performance and interest in safety or operational excellence
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and must be flexible to unexpected changes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
• 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
• 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)

• Preferred majors in Safety, Aviation, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Interest in aviation or corporate safety practices
• Ability to think critically and identify process improvements
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus