How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
The tasks associated with this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing aircraft engineering support to a variety of internal customers and outside suppliers to support Engineering solutions for long term safety/reliability/cost effectiveness
- Reviewing, recommending, and implementing Airworthiness Regulations or manufacturers service bulletins and other correspondence to affected fleets
- Reviewing data and recommending and implementing changes as required to improve aircraft reliability
- Supporting shop, hangar and line maintenance customers in accomplishing Engineering projects
- Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations and Delta's Technical Operations Policy and Procedures (TOPP) by authoring, checking, and approving Engineering documents.
- Constant stakeholder engagement which requires interfacing with maintenance, planning, materials, and other support groups to gain details necessary to develop/complete quality project
- Supports development of internal engineering solutions; remove OEM dependence wherever possible
- Identifies and supports Process and Product Improvement Initiatives
This position reports to the Fleet Engineering Manager within the Bangalore Office.
Role Summary
The successful candidate serves as a Sr Fleet Engineer-Structures 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)
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (aerospace or mechanical preferred) or comparable experience in an engineering related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the field of Aircraft Engineering or Fleet Engineering (Structures) from Aircraft OEM or Airline industry
- Previous airline, military, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, FAR 121 dispatch regulations, FAA regulatory documents, and Microsoft Office.
- Must work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
- Must have strong technical knowledge of aircraft fleet engineering, aircraft manuals and processes, and regulatory requirements. Understanding of CASS.
- Familiarity with aircraft operation, maintenance and aircraft under AOG, AOS, SOS situations.
- Action Authorization (AA PODS)
- Data mining skills and ability to read drawings
- 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.
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.
