Senior Fleet Engineer - Avionics [T500-23508]

Delta Air Lines; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global airline company based in Bengaluru is hiring a Sr Fleet Engineer-Avionics. This role involves providing aircraft engineering support, reviewing manufacturer service bulletins, and ensuring compliance with FAA and Delta procedures. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, 8-12 years of relevant experience, and experience with aircraft avionics hardware/software and programming languages like Matlab, C++, and Python. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience with Aircraft communication and Navigation systems.
• Familiarity with FAR 121 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides aircraft engineering support to internal customers.
• Reviews and implements manufacturer’s service bulletins.
• Acts as a liaison for aircraft information security events.

Skills

Engineering degree

Aircraft Avionics Hardware and Software

Computer programming skills in Matlab, C++, Python

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Matlab

C++

Python

Job description

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence 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. Delta has fast emerged as a customer-oriented, innovation-led, technology-driven business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. It will sustain our long‑term aspirations of delivering niche, IP‑intensive, high‑value, and innovative solutions. It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda, working seamlessly with a global team to create memorable experiences for customers.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Candidates for this position should have at minimum a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8 - 12 yrs minimum relevant experience
• Previous airline, military, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft or through partners. Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, FAR 121 Avionics dispatch regulations, computers and programming is desirable.
• Experience with Aircraft Avionics Hardware and Software used with the hardware. Experience with Aircraft communication and Navigation systems.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles. Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
• Independently removes small roadblocks and assists team or leadership with removing larger obstacles. Identifies and completes objectives on time while communicating to more senior level team members when they require additional resources to complete tasks.
• Develops decision criteria based on factors that drive downstream impacts to customers, employees, and Delta, understanding both the immediate and long‑term effects. Provides feasible alternatives to solve difficult technical problems over a wide scope. Solutions are imaginative and practical.
• Reduces ambiguities using data, mathematical tools, past experience and good judgment. Able to manage changes in scope, priorities and goals smoothly; does not put up barriers to change and accepts them as being normal. Continues to maintain attention to detail despite change.
• Working knowledge of AC 119-1, DO-355/ED-204, DO-356/ED-203A, DO-326/ED-202A, and all associated ARINC specifications, all associated ISO/IEC documents, and all manufacturer security requirements/recommendations.
• Computer programming or software development skills with Matlab, C++, Python.
• Clearly communicates goals and benefits of solutions. Listens carefully to others to understand their perspectives and concerns. Must be able to digest information quickly and accurately to provide solutions.
• Demonstrates understanding between what is desirable for the team and what is best for the division. Brings back perspectives from outside of the local group to make the team increase its capabilities. Identifies to other groups ideas that can use to increase intradepartmental productivity based on ideas from other perspectives.
• Ability to produce high quality results, work in a collaborative environment by embracing diverse perspectives and with a solution‑based approach.
• Adapt communication clearly and concisely based on team dynamics and expresses thoughts & ideas effectively.
• Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships.
• Ability to understand business processes, implement innovative solutions, guide juniors on continuous improvement by constantly updating oneself on current technology & trends.
• Inquisitive to understand customer and business expectations while creating value addition on technical solutions.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems and FAR 121 regulations.
• Familiarity with D301 approval for aircraft.
• Understanding of aircraft systems, software, and networking.

The successful candidate serves as Sr Fleet Engineer-Avionics (AISP) within the TechOps Engineering organization based out of DTH Bangalore. The tasks associated with this role are specific to the engineering group and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fleet Avionics Engineering – Bangalore Aircraft Information Security and Software Program (AISP)
• Provides aircraft engineering support to a variety of internal customers and outside suppliers to support daily operations and long‑term reliability/cost effectiveness.
• Reviews, recommends, and implements manufacturer’s service bulletins and other correspondence to affected fleets.
• Helps ensure compliance with all FAA, DOT, and Delta procedures with regard to the issuance of engineering documentation.
• Communicates project milestones and technical updates effectively to peers and local leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Supports management of the Aircraft Information Security Program (D301), ensuring alignment with regulatory and manufacturer guidance.
• Supports updates for OEM Security Handbooks (Boeing, Airbus, and Airbus Canada), ARINC Specifications, RTCA Documents, and FAA regulations.
• Supports the Aircraft Security Log Management Program.
• Acts as a liaison for aircraft information security events and response.
• Participates in Aircraft Cybersecurity Fusion Center (ACFC) activities.
• Monitors connectivity for e‑Enabled aircraft and systems.
• Supports programs related to Loadable Aircraft Software Parts (LSAP), ensuring secure and efficient software lifecycle management.
• Assists in developing and maintaining policies for secure end‑to‑end software solutions.
• Helps manage software distribution, storage, and repository management for LSAP.
• Supports secure software signing processes for the LSAP Digital Signing Program.
• Supports maintaining the configuration and installation of Avionics software and Onboard Loadable Software Control (OLSC) Program.
• Supports aeronautical database programs, including FMS, EGPWS, and ECL updates.
• Contributes to improvement efforts across all supporting programs to maintain strategic alignment with AISP compliance objectives.
• Follows established industry standards and RTCA guidelines (e.g., DO‑326A, DO‑355A, DO‑356A), with a focus on airworthiness security.
• Leaves the office environment and goes to hangar, line, shop, planning and other support groups to gain details necessary to complete accurate project.
• This position reports to the Fleet Engineering Manager within the Bangalore Office.