Delta Air Lines · 16 hours ago
Lead Reliability Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDelta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking Lead Reliability Engineers to support fleet reliability improvements. The role involves monitoring fleet performance, coordinating with OEMs, and providing engineering support to ensure operational reliability across various aircraft fleets.
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Responsibilities
Support fleet reliability improvements by participating in reliability review investigations and developing innovative solutions in a team environment. Communicate fleet initiatives with our internal partners and executive leaders
Monitor the fleet through various tools and reports. Identify fleet improvement opportunities and coordinate with various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on potential improvements
Perform station visit to solicit feedback from the front line. Provide aircraft engineering support to a variety of internal customers and outside suppliers to support daily operations and long-term reliability/cost effectiveness. Responsible for operational reliability on the B717, B737, B757, and B767 fleets at Delta
Independently remove small roadblocks and assist team or leadership with removing larger obstacles
Review large amounts of data, identify which data is relevant to the needs of the company, and reduce the information to present to divisional leadership to help drive decisions. Promote process, technology, and business solutions that assist in implementing change while reducing any adverse effects
Telecommuting permitted 1 day per week
10% Domestic and international travel required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, and three years of experience in aircraft mechanical/operational reliability. In the alternative, will accept five years of experience in aircraft mechanical/operational reliability
Understanding key aircraft ATA Chapters including ATA 21 – Air Conditioning on the Boeing 717 fleet, ATA 27 – Flight Controls on the Boeing 737 fleet, ATA 29 – Hydraulics on the Boeing 757 fleet, ATA 36 – Pneumatics on the Boeing 737 fleet, and ATA 38 – Water/Waste on the Boeing 767 fleet
Using and building tools in Palantir Foundry or Airbus Skywise platforms to run data analysis by combining various data sources as they relate to aircraft discrepancies
Understanding and familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR Part 25 – Transport Category Airplanes, 14 CFR Part 121 – Operating Requirements, and 14 CFR Part 145 – Repair Stations regulations
Interaction with aircraft and component original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through regular meeting attendance, leading presentations, and participating in industry conferences
Using and developing tools in Smartsheet for employee workload management
Benefits
Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
Company
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a technical airline company that focuses on safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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CFO
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