Engineer TechOps Maintenance Programs - Fleet Optimization

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The successful candidates serve as an engineer within the TechOps Engineering organization. The tasks associated with this role are specific to the engineering group and include, but are not limited to, the following: Fleet Engineering Fleet Engineering provides Delta's Compliance and Safety for every aircraft in Delta's fleet.

Fleet engineers are responsible for creating engineering documentation to support compliance and safety FAA directives, updating configuration control publications (Airbus, Boeing or Vendor) and support reliability initiatives through data analysis to support fleet metrics (Delays, Cancelations, Aircraft Out-of-Service & Operational Impact events).

• Review data and recommend/implement changes as required to improve aircraft safety, reliability and capability
• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations and Delta's Technical Operations Policy and Procedures (TOPP)
• Physically visit hangar, line, shop, planning and other support groups to gain details necessary to complete projects while supporting various briefings
• Support operational issues encountered by maintenance customers which may be related to configuration, alternate maintenance procedures, and parts interchangeability
• Use safety risk management tools and supporting safety risk assessments to drive actions to improve safety of various fleet types
• Drive improvements to the reliability and safety by partnering with external suppliers and internal customers
• Support entry into service of new aircraft to Delta's fleet by coordinating and driving all engineering activities among multiple engineering groups
• Communicate fleet initiatives with our internal partners and leaders
• Stay current on fleet issues driving key performance metrics within Delta, and in the worldwide fleet

Roles and responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop timely repairs, solutions, and engineering substantiations for aircraft structures and systems where existing approved solutions do not exist
• Maintain on time performance goals for the airline while producing new solutions to support the Maintenance Control Center (MCC) with issues that cannot be solved through existing resources

Propulsion Engineers provide on-wing and off-wing support for Delta and MRO Customer engine fleets. On-wing engineers within Propulsion Engineering monitor reliability trends on-wing as well as ensure our configurations conform to specifications. Workscope engineers prescribe the optimum level of work for engine inductions, authorize module level repairs and investigate engine failures for a wide variety of Delta and Customer engine fleets.

• Investigate engine performance drivers, develops mitigation strategies and communicates findings with OEM's and leadership
• Interface with OEMs and partner repair stations to gain knowledge/data and ensure proper execution of DAL requirements
• Support other organizations as technical experts on Components including: Fleet and Propulsion Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Operations, and Planning

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Candidates for this position should have at minimum a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Internal candidates must be performing satisfactorily in current position
• Must be willing to travel as required (Note: The amount of travel varies by Department)
• Ability to recognize shifting priorities and changing objectives

Connect

• Demonstrate to team and leaders that assigned tasks are completed based on the set timelines and established goals
• Approach work with an open mind, understands he/she will have limitations
• Act with integrity and shows value for others
• Chart the Course
• Act with a sense of urgency when initiating assignments
• Ask appropriate questions to ensure tasks are completed with clear understanding

The following qualifications are centered around those behaviors:

Go Beyond

Delta's Four Essential Behaviors provide us and the organization with clear expectations for leading at Delta and embodying our mission that No One Better Connects the World.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• General understanding of OEM Maintenance Programs
• General knowledge of ALS, ALI, and AWL
• How to apply analytics for reviews of program effectiveness