Safety Programs Intern: Summer 2027 (Onsite in Dallas)

Southwest Airlines Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines invites applications for the Summer 2027 Safety Programs Intern. The role is full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week at our Dallas headquarters from May 18 to August 6, 2027, with pay at $21–$24 per hour.

Responsibilities include drafting safety programs aligned with OSHA/NFPA/FDA, researching regulations, and creating safety communications companywide. A current student pursuing a safety-related degree is required, with GPA and enrollment details described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a relevant safety/aviation program.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in safety-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write safety programs that align with OSHA, NFPA, FDA standards.
• Research regulations and apply to Southwest programs.
• Create Safety/Security communications companywide.
• Perform gap analyses between current programs and new regulations.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance standards

Physical ability

Travel as needed

Education

Occupational Safety/Safety Sciences/Aviation Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Emergency Response (degree progress)

Job description

Southwest Airlines invites applications for the Summer 2027 Safety Programs Intern. The role is full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week at our Dallas headquarters from May 18 to August 6, 2027, with pay at $21–$24 per hour.

Responsibilities include drafting safety programs aligned with OSHA/NFPA/FDA, researching regulations, and creating safety communications companywide. A current student pursuing a safety-related degree is required, with GPA and enrollment details described in the posting.