Director, Asset Engineering & Technical Services

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous contributions up 

Paid time off including holidays and p

Comprehensive health benefits

Flight privileges for employees and aff

Career development programs

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, based in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Director of Engineering and Technical Services to lead technical assessments of assets and oversee engineering reviews for acquisitions and leases. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to ensure TOPP-compliant, safe, and reliable assets for Delta's fleet.

The position emphasizes directing TechFit reviews, EIS alignment, and comprehensive records management across engines, airframes, and components, while fostering risk

Qualifications

• Requires strong collaboration across large organizations and teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of engine green time evaluations and lease modeling.
• Demonstrates safety and security focus in all activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead TechFit technical reviews for engine, APU, airframe and landing gear acquisitions or leases.
• Coordinate EIS and engineering approvals with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage engineering records reviews and related DOT/FAA compliance tasks.
• Ensure asset configurations meet Delta TechOps standards and TOPP procedures.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with SCM, Engineering, Fleet, and Sales teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Safety mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

TEAMS

Salesforce

Job description

Delta Air Lines, based in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Director of Engineering and Technical Services to lead technical assessments of assets and oversee engineering reviews for acquisitions and leases. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to ensure TOPP-compliant, safe, and reliable assets for Delta's fleet.

The position emphasizes directing TechFit reviews, EIS alignment, and comprehensive records management across engines, airframes, and components, while fostering risk