How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
Much as Delta Air Lines helps passengers reach their destinations, the Cargo division serves companies in safe and efficient transport of a wide range of freight, including everything from mail to live animals and life-saving pharmaceuticals. Different departments in the Cargo division provide rate information, sell cargo space in the belly of Delta’s passenger aircraft, track & trace freight and resolve customer problems. Additionally, they safely move cargo from a warehouse location to airport ramp areas and ensure proper delivery onto the appropriate aircraft. The Cargo Safety, Security, & Compliance team manages the system-wide global Cargo programs and Key Performance Indices (KPIs) involving, but not limited to, occupational and flight safety as well as regulatory compliance with OSHA, TSA, CBP, & FAA.
The Delta Cargo Safety, Security, & Compliance team is seeking two full-time positions based in Atlanta, GA.
- The Co-Op will be required to complete three alternating semesters
- All rotations must be completed before the student's graduation. Co-Op students for two of work and school.
- Note: co-ops are not permitted to work part-time hours and should refrain from taking classes
- (inclusive of online or in-person) and working as a co-op during the same semester.
The full-time work schedule for this role, while remaining actively enrolled in an approved
Undergraduate Curriculum, Is As Follows
- Spring 2027 (1st rotation)
- Fall 2027 (2nd rotation)
- Summer 2028 (3rd rotation)
Co-Ops must ensure that this alternating semester rotation schedule aligns with their university, curriculum, and/or academic advisor before applying.
Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience.
Overall function and role: as part of the team directly responsible for all safety, security, and compliance efforts for Delta Cargo worldwide customers and employees, this individual will be supporting applicable initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding environment.
Candidate must have a detail-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative approach & spirit. This will
Include But Not Be Limited To
- Support the Cargo Safety, Security, & Compliance team with ongoing development of
enhancements and improvements to cargo operations
- Propose ideas for continuous improvement in processing and tracking effectiveness
- Implementing project management skills and practices
- Record results in databases and develop metrics to analyze performance
- Measuring and analyzing current performance
- Work across business units with various stakeholders in a professional setting
- Provide process engineering and/or internal consulting services
- Participate in data collection efforts for projects that impact cross-functional departments
- Identify and implement improvements to existing processes to increase efficiency, productivity,
and performance
- Recommend ideas for new ways to provide optimal (internal and external) customer service and
evaluate safety/compliance impact of proposed operational changes
The Co-Op Will Support The Following Teams
- Cargo Safety
The Cargo Safety team is responsible for the Cargo Safety Management System (SMS),
injury and damage investigations, occupational safety & health (OSHA) initiatives,
ergonomics, employee reporting programs (ASAP), emergency response, safety
recognition, and ground standards assurance.
- Cargo Compliance (Regulatory)
- The Cargo Regulatory Compliance team ensures regulatory acquiescence by developing
policy and procedures for global cargo operations. The team crafts risk-based auditing
standards to ensure Delta exceeds industry compliance norms.
- Cargo Compliance (Security)
- The Cargo Security team ensures that our cargo acceptance and screening operations
maintain compliance with TSA (and other security) regulations across the system (US and
non-US). The team owns the Delta Cargo Security Manual (DCSM), supports and
maintains screener training programs & operational resources. The team performs
investigations and responds to compliance failures across the system.
- Cargo Compliance (Products)
- The Cargo Product Compliance team is responsible for implementing a Quality
Management System (QMS) within pharmaceuticals & other specialty cargo handling
operations.
- Cargo Policy & Procedure
- The Policy & Procedures team engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure
Cargo policies & procedures are understandable and updated in compliance with required
industry regulations. The team supports implementation, revision, and adherence to these
policies & procedures.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
The co-op must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institution throughout the co-op program.
The co-op must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office on a full-time basis as an undergraduate student during the following 3 alternating semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2027, and Spring 2028.
- Must be enrolled in one of the following or similar studies: Business Administration and Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Aviation/Aeronautics/Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management/Aviation Operations, Occupational Health & Safety, Aviation/Aerospace Safety, Human Factors, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Management, Information Systems
- Open-mindedness and willingness & ability to learn new skills are required.
- Exercise confidentiality of protected information at all times.
- Must be able to work in a time sensitive environment, self-motivated, eager to accept responsibility and learn new tools and processes.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work on multiple assignments with strict deadlines and function effectively under pressure.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving skills, and verbal/written communication skills are essential.
- Candidate is team-oriented and highly supportive of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- General administrative skills which include but are not limited to scheduling meetings or in-person training, coordinating speakers and attendees, coordinating meeting logistics, taking and publishing meeting notes, and conducting post-meeting follow-up.
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale.
- Some travel may be required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
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)
- A successful candidate should be highly motivated with the desire to learn and have a passion for safety, security operations, and compliance initiatives.
- Passion for aviation or a keen interest in learning and contributing to the aviation/airlines industry is advantageous.
- The degree includes a specialization in aviation, supply chain, cargo, logistics, and security.
- Confident in PowerPoint and presentation creation; executive decks are built regularly.
- Confident in Excel creation/manipulation; large data sets are regularly collated, analyzed, and reviewed.
- Strong presentation skills in front of leaders and large groups.
- Familiar with airline operations.
- Project management experience.
- Track record of seeking leadership roles including student and community organizations.
- Passionate about a future career in the aviation/airline industry and serving Delta’s customers