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Principal Engineer [Evening/Rotating Shifts]

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

TechOps

18-Apr-2024

Ref #: 24508

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

Has the ability to make major decisions in the development, design, and production of structural repair, modification, and inspection documentation. Oversee the development, design and production of repair, modification, process and inspection documentation in support of Delta's MSP Hangar and 24/7 operations maintenance activities as a liaison engineer. Evaluate and interpret AD, FAR, and Delta policy requirements to ensure compliance in the engineering documentation. Aid in analyzing and correcting problems which hamper the maintenance support activities. Understand airline operations and pace while providing solutions for a safe aircraft operation. Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Liaise with OEM, Maintenance, Materials and other departments to ensure timely execution of aircraft repair and maintenance activities.

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. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta 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 profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life 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 anyone 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 Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering with 10+ yrs aviation related experience, or Masters’ Degree in Engineering with 8 yrs aviation related experience, or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering with 4 yrs of applied engineering experience, or 10-15 years in a technical aviation related discipline with 4-6 yrs in an aviation engineering organization with focus on line maintenance and repair design. Candidate with less experience will be considered at Grade 7N, SR Engineer.

• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to perform and excel in a stressful environment with short deadlines.

• Requires working odd hours (evenings, midnights) and/or weekends based on operational requirements.

• Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to provide support during the scheduled work hours and be on-time.

• Must have minimum of 5-yrs of engineering experience.

• Problem-solving background with strong analytical skills.

• Should have the ability to analyze incomplete information and implement timely decision making while mitigating risk factors.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of maintenance and engineering.

• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to perform and excel in a stressful environment with short deadlines.

• Travel for AOG aircraft is required (shared events amongst the team); passport holder preferred

• 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)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

• Strong background in repair analysis and troubleshooting.

• Possess the ability to create substantiation reports in support of aircraft airworthiness.

• Should be able to comprehend and be knowledgeable in FAA regulations.

• Should possess a thorough understanding of maintenance requirements, processes, and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel) and AutoCAD (Solid Works or similar CAD software).

• Develops both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being.

• Previous AOG support, operations support, certification, liaison engineering and/or MRB experience

• Experience in the design and analysis of aircraft structural repairs.

• Previous experience with OEM specifications and drawings.

• Systems experience - troubleshooting, interpreting wire diagrams and isolating faults.

• Knowledge in navigating and understanding OEM standard wiring practice manuals.

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