Liaison Engineer

Delta Technology Hub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Delta Technology Hub in Bengaluru seeks a Liaison Engineer to support Delta’s Technical Operations. You will work with a team providing 24x7 support for the global fleet, focusing on structural repairs and analysis to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Role involves collaboration with maintenance teams, developing substantiations, and creating FEA load models. Willingness to travel within APAC regions and participate in heavy maintenance checks is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical preferred) or equivalent.
• 4–8 years in Liaison Engineering (In-Service repairs) from OEM or airline industry.
• Technical knowledge of aircraft, manuals, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with aircraft structures and systems (Mechanical & Electrical).
• Understanding of fatigue and damage tolerance evaluations.
• Ability to read drawings and perform data mining.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 liaison engineering for Delta’s worldwide fleet.
• Develop standardized repairs based on historical actions to reduce new repairs.
• Perform analysis of repairs to show design acceptability and regulatory compliance.
• Develop stress/FEA load models for aircraft structures.
• Provide on-site engineering support during heavy maintenance checks and coordinate with OEMs.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Fatigue evaluation

Regulatory compliance

CASS familiarity

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical) or equivalent

Tools

Airbus World

Boeing Toolbox

Job description

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

The Liaison Engineer will be responsible for the following support of Delta’s Technical Operations division.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Delta’s Liaison Engineering team which provides 24x7 support for Delta’s worldwide fleet of aircraft. Primarily focused on developing structural repairs for airframe damage as well as repairs for most aircraft systems.
• Perform technical assessment of aircraft damage levels and in-service non-conformity. And provide in-depth data analysis and engineering substantiations to support the structural repairs.
• Work in close collaboration with Delta Aircraft Maintenance teams addressing aircraft damage or non-conformity arising during aircraft operation, maintenance and repair under AOG, Live, AOS, SOS situations.
• Perform necessary analysis of repairs to show acceptability of design as well as comply with all aircraft certification requirements and all applicable FAA regulations.
• Develop standardized repairs based on historical repair actions to reduce the volume of new repairs needed to be developed by the Liaison Engineering department and provide Delta Aircraft Maintenance Technicians the ability to perform these repairs without waiting for engineering support.
• Develop specialized stress analysis and load analysis reports to support Delta’s engineering departments in the development of damage limits for aircraft as well as fatigue and damage tolerance evaluations.
• Develop FEA load models for various structural aspects of Delta aircraft.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
• Support Liaison Engineering teams on a rotational basis (5 days a week) ensuring coverage and availability on any given day of the week
• Serve as a primary technical interface between the Delta engineering teams and maintenance organizations during heavy maintenance checks (C & D).
• Provide on-site engineering support during heavy maintenance checks for resolution of structural repair issues & modifications, compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to OEM guidelines. Some travel would be required within APAC regions from time to time.
• Interpret and apply OEM Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Service Bulletins (SB), and Airworthiness Directives (AD).
• Prepare and approve engineering authorizations, repair sketches, and instructions for maintenance teams.
• Ensure all repairs and modifications meet airworthiness standards and are properly documented. Maintain accurate records of engineering decisions and approvals for audit and regulatory compliance.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (aerospace or mechanical preferred) or comparable experience in an engineering related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in the field of Liaison Engineering (In-Service repairs) from Aircraft OEM or Airline industry
• Should have a technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft manuals and processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding on Aircraft structures and Familiarity of Aircraft Systems – Mechanical & Electrical
• Good understanding of different types of damages that arise out of aircraft operations and repair methodologies
• Good understanding on material properties – Metallic and Composites
• Good understanding of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance evaluations
• Data mining skills and ability to read drawings
• Understanding of CASS
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Ability to develop FEA load models for various aircraft structural aspects would be an added advantage
• FAA/EASA Part 121 experience.
• Familiarity with OEM portals (Airbus World, Boeing Toolbox, etc)

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)

• Must be willing to travel as required.

About The Company

What started as a humble, little aerial crop-dustingoperation called Huff DalandDusters 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.