Technical Manager, Fleet (A330)

Define, develop, and implement operational procedures for respective Delta aircraft fleet through coordination with fleet leadership, OEMs, vendors, and regulatory agencies

Work closely with Delta Fleets, Ops Info Technical Writers, and FAA to revise aircraft and training manuals and write technical/procedural fleet bulletins

Work with various Delta divisions to identify necessary aircraft equipage modifications due to regulatory changes, aircraft manufacturer changes, or safety and standardization requirements

Serve as Flight Operations expert to review and approve all changes to aircraft Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Operational Data Manual (ODM)

Act as liaison with TOC, OCC, MCC, In‐flight, Corporate Safety and Airport Customer Service personnel on fleet operational/safety issues

Serve as Flight Operations point of contact to TOC for EP-19 development and approvals. Signing Engineering Action Requests, and SCEPTRE signoffs

Provide technical expertise/support to Fleet Instructors, Line Check Pilots, and Line Pilots

Identify SMS triggers, complete initial steps under SRM (system task analysis), and identify hazards and risk acceptance

Evaluation of new and used aircraft as part of aircraft transactions, new aircraft deliveries, and mergers

Author and create original source material such as Fleet Bulletins, and newsletter articles

Maintain direct contact with airframe / engine OEM and avionics vendors

Manage and implement avionics (communications, navigation, & surveillance) modifications

Incorporate procedural changes mandated by Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Assist Technical Writers and Publication SMEs throughout the Aircraft Operating Manual

Coordinate cabin configuration, Wi-Fi, and IFE changes

Remain line operations familiar by observing domestic and international operations from jumpseat

Support Chief Standards Captain and Chief Training Captain to address fleet technical or mechanical problems

Respond to Flight Crew Reports and Aviation Safety Action Program reports.

Review pilot actions associated with MSI events

Interact with TechOps Fleet Engineering and Technical Services to address trends or reliability issues

Partner with MCC personnel to avoid flight delay or restore the flight schedule when pilot related operational issues occur