DMS Director, Engineering and Technical Services

Delta Material Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company contributions up 5

Paid time off including holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Flight privileges for employees &

Career development programs

Job summary

Delta Material Services in Atlanta, GA seeks a Director of Engineering and Technical Services to lead technical assessments of assets (aircraft, engines, airframes, APU, landing gear) and to oversee TechOps reviews to support acquisitions and returns.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with TOPP procedures, manage records review processes, and drive reliable asset delivery aligned with Delta's operational and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering experience and ability to collaborate across large teams.
• Strong emphasis on safety, data security, and compliance.
• Ability to adapt and lead in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, records, and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews for engines, APU, airframe and landing gear acquisitions.
• Coordinate EIS reviews and ensure assets meet TechOps requirements.
• Develop and manage maintenance records and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable assets.

Skills

Engineering experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & security focus

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Salesforce

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and high‑performing Director, Engineering and Technical Services responsible for the technical assessment of assets (Aircraft, Engines, Airframes, APU, Landing Gear & Components). Accomplish Technical Reviews for the Acquisition of engines, APU, airframe and landing gear assemblies to comply with Delta maintenance program following TOPP procedures. Assist in managing engine records reviews, EIS (Engineering Information Summary) reviews and Lease Engine Management.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA and reports to Vice President – Acquisitions and Technical.

Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Reviewing and coordinating research and analysis of Delta Engineering configuration, DER repairs, Airworthiness Directives and producing EIS packages per applicable TOPP procedures with internal and external stakeholders.
• The successful Technical Engineering Manager will support the Lease and Sales records tracking process and complete Engineering analysis and coordinate Delta TechOps Engineering Approvals for Acquisitions and CRF materials procured for Delta Airlines.
• The ideal candidate must have the business acumen and technical intellect to collect, collaborate, communicate, analyze, and make decisions as appropriate, whether individually or within a team environment.
• In this role, empowered to work directly with our internal and external stakeholders; SCM Acquisition team, Engineering, Fleet, Engine Maintenance, Supplier Operations, MRO and DMS to ensure delivery of reliable assets that support key operational and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Reviews (TechFit) for the Acquisition and/or lease of engines, APU, airframe and landing gear assemblies to comply with Delta maintenance program following TOPP procedures. Collaborate with DTO Engineering and coordinate with Acquisitions and DMS teams to provide accurate assessments to bridge into the Delta fleet.
• Manage EIS reviews and ensure assets that deliver meet TechOps “Entry into Service” (EIS) requirements per TechOps TOPP requirements.
• Accomplish Critical Parts Release research to gain Delta Engineering approvals for material sourced on behalf of Delta; including Airworthiness Directives, DER Repairs and configuration data to meet Delta specific TechOps Configuration Specification Manuals (CSM).
• Research Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, DER/PMA databases, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Configuration Specifications to ensure material source approvals meet Delta TechOps configuration requirements.
• Verify asset hardware configuration requirements, and prior repair approvals for material to meet engine thrust configurations. Validate appropriate market value of owned or procurable assets.
• Review aircraft and engine configuration requirements for conformity to published technical specification and document any variances. Determine if aircraft or engines are equipped and in a condition that meets objectives for piece‑part asset acquisition or disposition.
• Must develop a thorough understanding of TechOps Policies and Procedures and FAA regulations as they relate to aircraft, engine and component acquisitions and sales.
• Lead DMS maintenance records department, set and implement standards as needed.
• Daily interaction with internal and external customers; including but not limited to Engineering, Records, Product Line Managers and Buyers, Acquisitions and Sales teams, Planning, Quality Assurance, and Compliance Services Management to support purchase and sale of DMS and Delta Air Lines assets.
• Assist in other technical and records areas as assigned.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. In the Subsidiaries, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with the employees. Exploring a career within the Subsidiaries gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry‑leading performance incentives program
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 5%
• Paid time off including holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back‑up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and your dependents in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space‑available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long‑term career goals
• World‑wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Delta perks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)

• Prior engineering experience required
• Demonstrated track record of collaboration and developing relationships across diverse and highly effective teams
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering preferred. Other technical engineering degrees, will be considered
• Ability to communicate effectively across large organizations
• Knowledge of engine green time evaluations and lease modeling (reserves, return conditions, cashflow, etc.)
• Works well under pressure and able to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Highly effective written and verbal communicator
• Problem solving, solution minded approach to collaboration
• Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS & Salesforce