Description
HOW YOU\'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
TechOps is seeking candidates for a Director, Engine Maintenance position who can manage a 24/7 maintenance operation in a complex, fast-paced work environment. The role will have overall responsibility for all engine, APU, and landing gear production for Delta and its third party customers. The successful candidate must have strong business and financial acumen in order to maintain profitability in a highly competitive MRO industry. In addition, qualified candidates should have a proven track record of strong operational performance utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and demonstrated leadership skills with a large frontline workforce. This position is based in Technical Operations Center in Atlanta, Georgia and will report to the Managing Director, Delta TechOps Engine Maintenance.
Primary Functions:
Responsible for the highest degree of safety and compliance for all safety, OSHA, FAA and EPA regulations
Responsible for timely production of 600+ engines plus APUs and landing gear
Responsible for leading a team of over 2,000 merit and scale employees
Establish and execute on an annual budget of over $700M
Responsible for production of all customer engines equating to over $500M in revenue
Responsible for production of engine piece part repair consisting of over 3,000 parts in process at any one time
Play an integral role in employee engagement and communication
Develop both strategic and tactical plans that create a profit-focused organization
Serve as change agent for the implementation of continuous improvement projects including Lean, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)
Bachelor’s degree required or at least 10 years airline management experience required
Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement, including Six Sigma, Lean and/or Theory of Constraints
Extensive experience building and maintaining a budget required
Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)
Strong technical and analytical skills and business acumen
Extensive MRO and airline industry knowledge
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work cross-functionally and at all levels within the organization to include external customers