diff --git a/awx/main/access.py b/awx/main/access.py
index 9d67dd5295..6a5c4c10ca 100644
--- a/awx/main/access.py
+++ b/awx/main/access.py
@@ -883,7 +883,10 @@ class JobAccess(BaseAccess):
         return obj.status == 'new' and self.can_read(obj) and self.can_add(data)
 
     def can_delete(self, obj):
-        return self.can_read(obj)
+        # Allow org admins and superusers to delete jobs
+        if self.user.is_superuser:
+            return True
+        return obj.inventory.accessible_by(self.user, ALL_PERMISSIONS)
 
     def can_start(self, obj):
         self.check_license()