Propulsion Engineer – Off-wing

Delta Technology Hub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Transportation to and from the DTH off

Complementary Cafeteria Meals

Special Travel opportunities andTravel

Car Lease Program

Paid time off

Parental Benefits

National Pension Scheme

Job summary

Delta Technology Hub in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an aerospace/mechanical engineer to join the Propulsion Engineering team. You will help manage safety, reliability and lifecycle performance of Delta’s engine fleets across shop support, maintenance planning, and OEM interface.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, knowledge of aircraft engines and shop processes, plus strong communication and teamwork skills. Travel may be required as part of project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (aerospace or mechanical preferred) or comparable experience in an engineering related discipline.
• Technical knowledge of aircraft engines, engine shop processes, engine manuals and standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofan engines.
• Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft engines.
• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support system.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Responsibilities

• The Engineer will support Delta’s Propulsion Engineering team in managing the safety, reliability and lifecycle performance of Delta’s engine fleets.
• Assist shop support engineering teams with configuration specification and workscope planning guide updates and module soft time analysis.
• Develop initial Delta TechOps workscope from OEM maintenance instructions for OEM integrated MRO shops.
• Collect key data for out of limits damage conditions and assist in OEM case requests or Delta developed repair solutions.
• Participate in workscope escalation and scrap disposition reviews to support workscope optimization.
• Integrate typical repairs into Delta manuals to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce job stops.
• Review post-shop visit engine test rejections and collaborate with Shop Support Engineering to reduce return to shop events.
• Support development of Shop Visit Reports and Failure Investigation Reports for Delta and MRO customer engine shop visits at Delta TechOps.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (aerospace or mechanical)

Job description

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

The Engineer will support Delta’s Propulsion Engineering team in managing the safety, reliability and lifecycle performance of Delta’s engine fleets through one or more of the following capacities:

• Off-wing / Shop Technical Support
• Assists the shop support engineering teams with configuration specification and workscope planning guide updates and module soft time analysis
• Develops initial Delta TechOps workscope from OEM maintenance instructions for OEM integrated MRO shops (i.e. Rolls-Royce Trent, Pratt & Whitney GTF)
• Collects key data for out of limits damage conditions and assists in the development of OEM case requests or Delta developed repair solutions
• Participates in workscope escalation and scrap disposition reviews to support workscope optimization
• Integrates typical repairs into Delta manuals to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce job stops
• Reviews post-shop visit engine test rejections and collaborates with Shop Support Engineering to reduce return to shop events
• Supports development of Shop Visit Reports and Failure Investigation Reports for Delta and MRO customer engine shop visits at Delta TechOps

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (aerospace or mechanical preferred) or comparable experience in an engineering related discipline.
• Should have a technical knowledge of aircraft engines, engine shop processes, engine manuals and standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofan engines.
• Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft engines.
• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support system.
• 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-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
• National Pension Scheme