Lead Project Manager, Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Programs

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. seeks a seasoned IFEC Technical Program Manager to lead aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification programs.

You will act as the primary integrator among Engineering, Certification, FAA stakeholders, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Technology teams, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure delivery from concept through installation and fleet deployment. You will develop certification strategies, oversee compliance with FAA requirements, and manage end-to-end

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex aircraft engineering programs from concept to deployment.
• Strong collaboration with FAA, regulatory authorities, and OEMs.
• Ability to develop integrated schedules and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for engineering, certification, and fleet modification initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
• Manage scope, budget, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes; provide exec reporting.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

FAA certification

Schedule governance

Executive reporting

Risk and change management

Stakeholder management

Job description

The IFEC Technical Program Manager leads complex aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification programs supporting Delta's Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and related onboard technologies. This role serves as the primary integrator between Engineering, Certification, FAA stakeholders, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Technology teams, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of aircraft modification programs from concept through certification, installation, and fleet deployment.

• Lead end-to-end program management for aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification initiatives, ensuring successful execution from program concept through fleet deployment.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and governance processes encompassing engineering design, FAA certification activities, supplier deliverables, aircraft installations, testing, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Aircraft Engineering, Fleet Programs, Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Material Operations, Flight Operations, Network Operations, Technology teams, OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to drive program alignment and execution.
• Manage program scope, budget, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes while providing executive-level reporting, business updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop certification strategies and oversee compliance activities to ensure engineering deliverables, technical documentation, installation packages, and certification artifacts meet FAA and Delta requirements while supporting continuous process improvements.