Engineer TechOps Maintenance Programs - Fleet Optimization


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
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