Fall 2026

Occupational Safety Programs Intern

Posted on 7/30/2026

Deadline 8/13/26
Piedmont Airlines

Piedmont Airlines

1,001-5,000 employees

Regional airline under American Eagle contract

Compensation Overview

$16.93/hr

+ Bonus

Charlotte, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
Data Visualization
Tableau

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Requirements
  • One year of progress toward a degree with a major or minor in safety or aviation/aeronautical science.
  • Excellent communication and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Being organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to multitask, able to solve problems, and able to set and meet deadlines.
  • General knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Aviation Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and procedures regarding airline safety.
  • A clear driving record, a 10-year criminal history records check, and a drug screen are required for employment.
  • Proof of high school or General Educational Development completion is required.
  • Being at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in occupational safety and health programs, including Injury and Illness Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Wildfire Smoke Protocol, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration self-audits.
  • Assist with reviewing and following up on report submissions.
  • Assist with creating data visualizations and reviewing manuals.
  • Assist the Ground Safety team with ensuring safety and compliance throughout the organization.
  • Travel occasionally as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Being a junior or senior student.
  • Prior work experience, especially in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Knowledge of Tableau.

Piedmont Airlines operates as a regional carrier under the American Eagle brand. It provides passenger transport on regional routes, feeding traffic to American Airlines’ mainline network. The airline runs and maintains a fleet of Embraer 145 jets under a contractual agreement with American Airlines, staffing the aircraft with pilots and flight attendants and handling ground services and maintenance. It does not sell tickets directly to consumers; instead it acts as a service provider for its parent company. Piedmont focuses on routes that connect smaller cities to larger hubs, helping to extend American’s hub‑and‑spoke network on the East Coast from its Charlotte and Philadelphia bases. Its goal is to support comprehensive network coverage by reliably operating and maintaining regional flights within the American Airlines Group.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salisbury, North Carolina

Founded

1931

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What believers are saying

  • Nearly 400 daily departures create dense, recurring regional feed for American Airlines.
  • Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs anchor high-value East Coast connectivity.
  • Operational control over flying and ground services supports cross-selling and contract stickiness.

What critics are saying

  • American Airlines can reallocate routes to Envoy, PSA, Republic, or SkyWest.
  • All-ERJ-145 dependence creates severe exposure to fleet replacement or parts shortages.
  • Crew shortages and hub disruptions directly reduce completions and contract performance.

What makes Piedmont Airlines unique

  • Wholly owned American Airlines subsidiary operating exclusively under the American Eagle brand.
  • All-Embraer ERJ-145 fleet standardizes training, maintenance, and dispatch operations.
  • Ground handling presence across 80+ airports extends value beyond flying.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

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