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)
- 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:
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)
o 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)
o 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)
o The Cargo Product Compliance team is responsible for implementing a Quality
Management System (QMS) within pharmaceuticals & other specialty cargo handling
operations.
o 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.
