Senior Liaison Engineer T4

About Delta Tech Hub: 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work with Delta's Liaison Engineering team which provides 24x7 support for Delta's worldwide fleet of aircraft. Primarily focused on developing structural repairs for airframe damage as well as repairs for most aircraft systems. - Perform technical assessment of aircraft damage levels and in-service non-conformity. And provide in-depth data analysis and engineering substantiations to support the structural repairs. - Work in close collaboration with Delta Aircraft Maintenance teams addressing aircraft damage or non-conformity arising during aircraft operation, maintenance and repair under AOG, Live, AOS, SOS situations. - Perform necessary analysis of repairs to show acceptability of design as well as comply with all aircraft certification requirements and all applicable FAA regulations. - Develop standardized repairs based on historical repair actions to reduce the volume of new repairs needed to be developed by the Liaison Engineering department and provide Delta Aircraft Maintenance Technicians the ability to perform these repairs without waiting for engineering support. - Develop specialized stress analysis and load analysis reports to support Delta's engineering departments in the development of damage limits for aircraft as well as fatigue and damage tolerance evaluations. - Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. - Support Liaison Engineering teams on a rotational basis (5 days a week) ensuring coverage and availability on any given day of the week - Prepare and approve engineering authorizations, repair sketches, and instructions for maintenance teams. - Ensure all repairs and modifications meet airworthiness standards and are properly documented. Maintain accurate records of engineering decisions and approvals for audit and regulatory compliance. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): - Bachelor of Engineering Degree (aerospace or mechanical preferred) or comparable experience in an engineering related field. - 8 - 12 years of experience in the field of Liaison Engineering (In-Service repairs) from Aircraft OEM or Airline industry - Should have technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft manuals and processes, and regulatory requirements. - Good understanding on Aircraft structures and Familiarity of Aircraft Systems - Mechanical & Electrical - Interpret and apply OEM Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Service Bulletins (SB), and Airworthiness Directives (AD). - Serve as a primary technical interface between the Delta engineering teams and maintenance organizations during heavy maintenance checks (C & D). - Provide on-site engineering support during heavy maintenance checks for resolution of structural repair issues & modifications, compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to OEM guidelines. Some travel would be required within APAC regions from time to time - Good understanding of different types of damages that arise out of aircraft operations and repair methodologies - Good understanding on material properties - Metallic and Composites - Data mining skills and ability to read engineering 2D drawings. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles. - Must be willing to travel as required. Behavioral Competencies: - Ability to work in a collaborative environment supporting team members - Ability to demonstrate resilience, inclusiveness and support help build a culture of trust - Ability to build close working relations with internal and external stakeholders - Drive continuous process improvements and growth - Use critical thinking and systemic thinking to drive business results and help meet organizational goals - Customer-focused, innovative, inspiring others to approach problems from the customer's perspective and decisions that reflect an uncompromising commitment to customer safety, fostering trust and loyalty. Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to develop FEA load models for various aircraft structural aspects would be an added advantage - Understanding of CASS - FAA/EASA Part 121 experience. - Familiarity with OEM portals (Airbus World, Boeing Toolbox, etc) - Good understanding of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance evaluations - Develop FEA load models for various structural aspects of Delta aircraft.