Southwest Airline Career Page · 2 weeks ago
Safety Programs Summer 2026 Intern
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $23/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment with opportunities for learning and growth. The Safety Programs Intern will support the Safety & Security Department by writing safety programs, researching regulations, and creating communication pieces related to safety and security initiatives.
Airlines/Aviation
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
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
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
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Must be at least 18 years of age
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
Preferred
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree 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
Benefits
Free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel)
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Company
Southwest Airline Career Page
At Southwest Airlines we connect People to what’s important in their lives—that also means connecting our Employees to what’s important in their lives! Our Employees value the opportunity to work hard, be creative, and have fun on the job.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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