How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
Key Responsibilities
The Component Engineer will support Delta's Engineering team in managing the safety, reliability, and lifecycle performance of Delta's aircraft components through one or more of the following capacities:
Aero Structures (Sheet Metal, Composites & TRs)
- Perform root cause analysis for structural issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- Review and implement Airworthiness Directives, OEM Service Bulletins, and Service Information Letters.
- Develop Engineering documentation for inspections, repairs, and modifications, including budget impact analysis.
- Evaluate maintenance procedures for effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Landing Gear, Wheels/Brakes/Tires
- Support the maintenance and repair of landing gear, wheels, brakes, and tires.
- Perform technical analyses and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Develop and implement maintenance procedures and modifications.
General Responsibilities
- Collaborate to ensure seamless integration and communication.
- Interface with the maintenance organization, fleet engineering, materials, supply chain, IT, and other support teams across the enterprise.
- Participate in work scope planning, configuration specification, and analytics.
- Collect data for out-of-limits damage conditions and assist in developing repair solutions.
- Support the development of Shop Visit Reports and Failure Investigation Reports.
- Develop repairs/alterations for aircraft components, and prepare engineering data to substantiate the change in accordance with applicable CFRs.
- Maintains compliance with applicable FAA, DOT, OSHA and EPA regulations, foreign regulatory requirements and Delta's Technical Operations Policy and Procedures (TOPP) and all other engineering processes.
- Provide status for projects/issues through various briefings and documentation.
- Prepare and conduct Engineering Working Group meetings.
- Revise numerous FAA approved Manuals and Engineering Reports.
- Facilitate collaboration and constant communication with Manufacturers and the FAA ACO and FSDO/CMO.
- Irregular shift hours may be required, on rare occasion, due to critical requirements.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 3-5 yrs. aviation related experience, or Master's Degree in Engineering with 1-3 yrs. aviation related experience, or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering, or 5-9 years in a technical aviation related discipline with 2-3 yrs. in an aviation engineering organization with a focus on component maintenance, reliability programs and repair design.
- Previous Airline, Military, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft is strongly preferred. Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR 121 dispatch regulations and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations are desired.
- Must have strong customer service orientation and relationship management skills, strong project management skills; written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, DraftSight, SolidWorks or similar, desired.
- Work is performed without appreciable direction. Considerable latitude is provided in determining technical objectives of assignment. High impact work requires minor review.
- Extensive knowledge and technical expertise related to the principles, theories, and concepts pertaining to his/her job function. A wide knowledge of other engineering-related disciplines is also desired. Accurately anticipates the not so obvious impact of various solutions to technical problems. Provides feasible alternatives to solve complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Provides technical guidance, assistance, and work direction to Senior Engineers and Engineers.
- The winning candidate must be an excellent orator of effective communication to not only the team but the division and industry collectively.
- Technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance processes, manuals, and FAA/ EASA regulatory requirements.
- Experience with the repair or design of aircraft systems and components.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to produce high quality results, work in a collaborative environment by embracing diverse perspectives and with a solution-based approach.
- Adapt communication clearly and concisely based on team dynamics and expresses thoughts & ideas effectively.
- Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships.
- Ability to understand business processes, implement innovative solutions, guide juniors on continuous improvement by constantly updating oneself on current technology & trends.
- Inquisitive to understand customer and business expectations while creating value addition on technical solutions.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, R, Python, Skywise).
- Experience with data centralization, architecture, and business rules for data analytics.
- Proficiency in various manufacturing processes, such as machining/fabrication, plating, painting, coating application, welding, etc.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
About The Company
What started as a humble, little aerial crop-dusting operation called Huff Daland Dusters in 1924 has now grown into the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is known for its operational excellence and award-winning customer service.
Powered by our employees worldwide, Delta has led the airline industry in operational excellence for a decade while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good.
In 2026, Delta Air Lines continued to earn global recognition for its performance, culture and operational excellence. Delta was named to Glassdoor's 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Work list for the ninth time, standing as the only airline recognized. Delta also secured the 11th spot on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list, marking its 13th consecutive year earning this distinction. Delta was also recognized by Cirium as the top on-time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring its unwavering commitment to reliability and customer experience.
About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore
The DTH is one of Delta Air Lines investments in world-class business capabilities and technology aimed at transforming how Delta Air Lines operates and provides world-class travel experiences to its customers through innovation and cutting-edge methodologies. By continuously reimagining processes and driving technology-led transformation, the Delta Technology Hub plays a pivotal role in Scripting The Future Of Aviation. The organization is certified by the Great Place to Work Institute (India). The Delta Technology Hub was a finalist for the iVolunteer Awards 2024/2025 in the Leader in Employee Volunteering category. This nomination highlights our remarkable volunteering initiatives and the outstanding practices we implement to encourage and support our employee volunteering program.
For more information, please visit www.deltatechhub.com
Why join
- Technology is a key enabler of the differentiated services that Delta provides. At the DTH, you get the opportunity to work on projects with a significant impact on business outcomes and customer experience.
- Deepen your knowledge by taking part in multifaceted learning and development programs –exposure to extensive internal and partner repositories, institutional affiliations, and industry SIG (Special Interest Groups) partnerships.
- Immerse yourself in an employee-centric culture.
- Develop deep and broad business acumen on airline operations while retaining focus on cutting-edge technology driven solutions.
- Avail a full range of benefits that support you and your family: Medical Insurance, Transportation to and from the DTH office, Complementary Cafeteria Meals, Special Travel opportunities and Travel Privileges, Car Lease Program, Paid time off, Parental Benefits and National Pension Scheme.
