Senior Engineer Engine Demand Planner

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities) About The Team /role Overview The Senior Engineer (Engine Demand Planner - EDP) Bangalore Planner is responsible for monitoring engine preservation compliance, tracking engine shortages through the electronic OM812 system, managing engine installation documentation, and overseeing engine stand inventory and utilization. This role ensures engine readiness, supports maintenance operations, provides actionable data to stakeholders, and drives accountability through accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of engine-related assets.

Primary Objective Ensure maximum engine readiness and operational efficiency by proactively managing engine preservation compliance, shortage resolution, installation documentation, and engine stand asset availability while providing accurate reporting and actionable insights to maintenance, operations, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities Engine Preservation Monitoring

• Track engine preservation status across the fleet and monitor preservation expiration dates.
• Identify engines approaching preservation deadlines and proactively notify stations of required actions.
• Issue alerts for expired preservation events and track corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain accurate preservation records and ensure compliance with company maintenance requirements.
• Generate routine reports highlighting preservation risks, overdue actions, and compliance metrics.
• Delete assets that are no longer owned by Delta Air Lines.
• Provide notification to EDP to issue CASS for overdue preservations.

Engine Shortage Management (OM812)

• Monitor and manage engine shortages utilizing the electronic OM812 system.
• Track all missing parts, components, and open shortages by engine serial number and engine type.
• Monitor shortage aging and measure the time required to procure, repair, or replace missing components.
• Analyze shortage trends to determine recurring supply challenges and bottlenecks.
• Identify the most frequently robbed or borrowed parts by engine type and provide trend analysis to leadership.
• Develop reports and dashboards that highlight shortage frequency, aging, closure rates, and recurring component shortages.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Materials, and Engineering teams to expedite shortage resolution.

Engine Installation Compliance

• Track engine installations across the fleet.
• Verify installation events are accurately documented and completed within applicable maintenance systems.
• Ensure all OM812 records are fully completed, reconciled, and closed following engine installation on-wing.
• Audit installation documentation for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Follow up with maintenance stations on incomplete documentation or open actions.

Engine Stand Inventory Management

• Maintain visibility of engine stand inventory across all maintenance stations and facilities.
• Track engine stand location, status, utilization, and availability.
• Monitor serviceable versus unserviceable engine stand inventory levels.
• Identify and report shortages, excess inventory, and long-term idle assets.
• Work with maintenance and tooling teams to ensure unserviceable stands are repaired or dispositioned promptly.
• Generate inventory reports and utilization metrics to support resource planning.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and recurring operational reports.
• Analyze engine availability, preservation compliance, shortage aging, engine stand utilization, and installation compliance metrics.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to increase engine readiness and operational efficiency.
• Support leadership with data-driven insights and performance reporting.
• Assist with automation initiatives using reporting and workflow tools.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in airline/OEM/MRO across engine management, maintenance planning, technical support, supply chain, or asset management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with maintenance tracking systems and operational databases.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to produce high quality results, work in a collaborative environment by embracing diverse perspectives and with a solution-based approach.
• Adapt communication clearly and concisely based on team dynamics and expresses thoughts & ideas effectively.
• Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships.
• Ability to understand business processes, implement innovative solutions, guide juniors on continuous improvement by constantly updating oneself on current technology & trends.
• Inquisitive to understand customer and business expectations while creating value addition on technical solutions.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• PMP Certificate or other professional certifications relative to the job description
• Knowledge of Delta Tech Ops policy and procedures, Delta aircraft types, and OEM PMD requirements

About The Company What started as a humble, little aerial crop-dusting operation called Huff Daland Dusters in 1924 has now grown into the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is known for its operational excellence and award-winning customer service.

Powered by our employees worldwide, Delta has led the airline industry in operational excellence for a decade 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.

In 2026, Delta Air Lines continued to earn global recognition for its performance, culture and operational excellence. Delta was named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Work list for the ninth time, standing as the only airline recognized. Delta also secured the 11th spot on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking its 13th consecutive year earning this distinction. Delta was also recognized by Cirium as the top on-time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring its unwavering commitment to reliability and customer experience.

About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore The DTH is one of Delta Air Lines' investments in world-class business capabilities and technology aimed at transforming how Delta Air Lines operates and provides world-class travel experiences to its customers through innovation and cutting-edge methodologies. By continuously reimagining processes and driving technology-led transformation, the Delta Technology Hub plays a pivotal role in Scripting The Future Of Aviation. The organization is certified by the Great Place to Work Institute (India). The Delta Technology Hub was a finalist for the iVolunteer Awards 2024/2025 in the "Leader in Employee Volunteering" category. This nomination highlights our remarkable volunteering initiatives and the outstanding practices we implement to encourage and support our employee volunteering program.

For more information, please visit www.deltatechhub.com

Why join?

• Technology is a key enabler of the differentiated services that Delta provides. At the DTH, you get the opportunity to work on projects with a significant impact on business outcomes and customer experience.
• Deepen your knowledge by taking part in multifaceted learning and development programs –exposure to extensive internal and partner repositories, institutional affiliations, and industry SIG (Special Interest Groups) partnerships.
• Immerse yourself in an employee-centric culture.
• Develop deep and broad business acumen on airline operations while retaining focus on cutting-edge technology driven solutions.
• Avail a full range of benefits that support you and your family: Medical Insurance, Transportation to and from the DTH office, Complementary Cafeteria Meals, Special Travel opportunities and Travel Privileges, Car Lease Program, Paid time off, Parental Benefits and National Pension Scheme.