How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
The tasks associated with this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Materials Interchangeability & Configuration Management
- Ensure accurate tracking and documentation of material configurations and interchangeability.
- Resolve required configuration change clarifications and ensure proper implementation across manuals and tracking systems.
Answer Technical Inquiries
- Respond to engineering questions related to materials, configurations, and ATA-specific issues.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Gather required data for engineering reviews not limited to operational logs (pilot, non-routine, etc.), Non-Routine writeups in a Heavy Check environment,
- Analyze aircraft logs and maintenance data to answer specific questions (e.g., IDG changes over the past 2 years, brake vs. wheel replacements over a defined period).
- Develop and maintain dashboards or reports to support engineering decisions within Tableau, Skywise, PowerBI, etc.
Documentation Authoring & Approval
- Author, review, and approve engineering documents such as ERAs (Engineering Review Approvals), AAs (Aircraft Approvals), and other technical documentation.
- Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy and compliance.
Local Engineering Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Atlanta based engineering teams to ensure ownership and accountability for project mockups either within the US or at MRO maintenance locations.
- Support local engineers while maintaining centralized oversight of deep-dive analyses.
This position reports to the Fleet Engineering Manager within the Bangalore Office.
Role Summary
The successful candidate serves as Sr Fleet Engineer-Operations within the TechOps Engineering organization based out of DTH Bangalore working closely with the Fleet Engineering department in Atlanta, GA, USA.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Candidates at minimum a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (aerospace or mechanical preferred). Understanding of aircraft systems or airline operations is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in the field of Fleet Engineering - Aircraft Operations from Aircraft OEM or Airline industry
- Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, FAR 121 dispatch regulations, FAA regulatory documents, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- Must work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
- Must have strong knowledge on fleet engineering – Aircraft/Flight operations, aircraft manuals and processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Good understanding on material configurations and interchangeability; configuration change documentation and tracking
- Good understanding of ATA chapters and aircraft operational logs (Pilot, non-routine, etc)
- Good at technical documentation, Engineering Review Approvals, Aircraft Approvals
- Familiarity with aircraft operation, maintenance and aircraft under AOG, AOS, SOS situations.
- Data mining skills and ability to develop & maintain dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau, Skywise, etc
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Must be willing to travel as required.
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment supporting team members
- Ability to demonstrate resilience, inclusiveness and support help build a culture of trust
- Ability to build close working relations with internal and external stakeholders
- Drive continuous process improvements and growth
- Use critical thinking and systemic thinking to drive business results and help meet organizational goals Customer-focused, innovative, inspiring others to approach problems from the customer's perspective and decisions that reflect an uncompromising commitment to customer safety, fostering trust and loyalty.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems and FAR 121 regulations.
- Familiarity with D301 approval for aircraft.
- Understanding of aircraft systems, software, and networking.
- Working knowledge of AC 119-1, DO-355/ED-204, DO-356/ED-203A, DO-326/ED-202A, and all associated ARINC specifications, all associated ISO/IEC documents, and all manufacturer security requirements/recommendations.
- Computer programming or software development skills with Matlab, C++, Python are desirable.
About The Company
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence 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 2023, Delta was named the
World's Most Admired Airline by Fortune, with the company ranking No. 1 across the board in the industry for values including innovation and people management. Delta also rated higher than any other airline on the overall list of
Most Admired Companies, climbing to No. 12 this year. Additionally, the quality of Delta's in-flight and airport experience, expanding network of destinations and reputation for reliability lifted it to the
number one ranking on Conde Nast Traveler's 2022 Readers Choice Awards for Best Airlines in the U.S.
About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore
Delta has fast emerged as a customer focused, innovation-led, technology-enabled business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. It will sustain our long-term aspirations of delivering niche, IP-intensive, high-value, and innovative solutions. It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda, working seamlessly a distributed team to create memorable experiences for customers.
