Principal Aviation Systems Engineer – Quality & Compliance

Delta Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus sharing

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Delta Airlines seeks a Principal Engineer in Denver, CO to lead quality and engineering initiatives across Delta Association Transporter programs. The role emphasizes assessing configuration control, maintenance programs, and TechOps initiatives to drive compliance and performance.

The successful candidate will travel to partner and MRO locations as needed, coordinate with Delta leadership, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance with FAA standards.

Qualifications

• Science certification or 2 years of equivalent experience in an aircraft functional/engineering role.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and customer-centric communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Project coordination capabilities and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Delta Association ODI and quality frameworks to assess configuration control and maintenance programs.
• Advance strategic quality assurance initiatives and performance metrics.
• Communicate with Delta Association leadership on major issues for designated systems and projects.
• Analyze documentation and data to verify integrity, prepare retrofit proposals, and ready technical documentation.
• Guarantee compliance with FAA regulations and Delta systems for design cycles and processes.
• Travel to partner and MRO locations as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Project coordination

Customer-centric communication

Safety awareness

Education

Science certification or related aircraft engineering experience

Job description

Delta Airlines seeks a Principal Engineer in Denver, CO to lead quality and engineering initiatives across Delta Association Transporter programs. The role emphasizes assessing configuration control, maintenance programs, and TechOps initiatives to drive compliance and performance.

The successful candidate will travel to partner and MRO locations as needed, coordinate with Delta leadership, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance with FAA standards.