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Southwest Airlines · 1 day ago

Safety Programs Summer 2026 Intern

TX-Dallas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and equal opportunities for learning and personal growth. The Safety Programs Intern will support various Safety & Security teams by writing safety programs, researching regulations, and creating communication pieces, while fostering a safety culture within the organization.

Public Transportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Writing Safety programs that align with applicable regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, FDA etc.)

Researching regulations and interpretations and applying them to the Southwest programs, policies and procedures

Creating Safety and Security-related communication pieces to be distributed companywide

Performing gap analyses between current programs and new or updated regulations or standards

Researching and gathering information for regulatory requirements

Supporting a wide variety of Safety and Security programs; including, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, fall protection, fire safety, electrical safety, chemical management, communicable disease, hot work, industrial hygiene, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Materials programs

Interfacing with all other departments and working groups on various projects and issues

Other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualification

Occupational SafetySafety SciencesTechnical WritingMicrosoft OfficeAviation OperationsCommunicationTeamworkAttention to DetailConfidentiality

Required

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required

Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive company information

Excellent communication skills and attention to details required

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Ability to work well with others as part of a Team

Must be able to lift and/or move items of 25 pounds and/or more on a periodic basis

Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a periodic basis

Ability to Travel as needed

Participate in Operations throughout the network in all applicable areas (such as the ramp)

Progress toward a degree, major, or minor in Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Aviation Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Response or similar degree required

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application

Preferred

Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship

1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred

Related Safety experience or knowledge preferred (i.e. previous internship or work experience)

Experience with or knowledge of aviation operations

Technical writing skills or experience

Experience Participation in industry related organizations and clubs

Familiarity with government regulations