Fleet Engineer - Operations

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

About The Team /role Overview

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.
• 4-8 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.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work in collaborative environments and embrace diverse perspectives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, express thoughts and ideas effectively, and embrace cultural differences with respect when engaging with others.
• Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build strong partnerships.
• Prioritize, maintain focus, and consistently deliver commitment.
• Proactively understand customer expectations and willingness to create customer-based solutions.
  
  

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Must be willing to travel as required.
  
  

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.