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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Graduate Intern, Flight Safety Investigations (Fall 2026) in Atlanta, Georgia
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The Graduate Intern, Flight Safety Investigations responsibilities include providing support to the Flight Safety Accident/Incident Investigation Team, Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), and Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). 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 to the full investigative process, in which a successful candidate will be responsible for collecting factual data, such as damage data, injury information, meteorological conditions, crew background, human performance data, flight recorder data, and other relevant investigative data.
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
Candidate must be willing to commit to the duration of the internship which may last up to 12 months or longer
Currently in possession of a valid passport and able to travel for company business up to 20%
Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office for the duration of the internship
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, 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
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