About Us

Endeavor Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, takes pride in delivering a safe, reliable, and customer-focused travel experience. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates more than 900 daily flights to 140 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor operates six crew bases and 11 maintenance bases across the country. At the heart of our operation, over 5,000 employees keep us soaring and help ensure Endeavor sets the standard for excellence in the regional airline industry.

Our Culture

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

Overview

The Program Manager, Powerplant is responsible for monitoring costs associated with aircraft engine repairs and associated expendable/consumable usage. Interfaces with internal and external entities along with Tech Ops leadership to identify and recommend strategies for optimizing and reducing costs for engine repairs and expendable/consumable usage.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reports on performance against plan for cycle-time, collect and track engine process data and supervise process trends.
• Monitor on wing engine performance metrics to establish removal priorities and strategic planning for tasks coming due (Borescope Inspections, Life Limited Parts, Water Washes etc.)
• Plan and coordinate engine removals with maintenance stations and planning department.
• Develop effective strategies for engine repair prioritization to obtain optimal fleet reliability while maintaining a focus on costs.
• Review, track, and analyze aircraft engine work scopes and subsequent vendor quotes to identify opportunities for reducing costs.
• Participate in divisional financial performance reviews and budget planning sessions to provide information and analysis on trends and projects.
• Facilitates routine interfacing among key internal Tech Ops collaborators, Delta Connection, and engine vendors.
• Monitor and forecast engine spares and coordinate Quick Engine Change (typically referred to as the QEC kit for engine build up / tear down) requirements.
• Participate in vendor contract negotiations related to engine spend.
• Provide training or presentations to internal and external customers communicating engine cost drivers, recommendations, and specific knowledge related to repairs.
• Identify critical success factors for your function and establish priorities based on those factors.

Other Duties

• As assigned.

Competencies Required

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results By Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams. 
• Know your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Aircraft Maintenance, or a combination of equivalent education and related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant License (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience required; to include experience in aircraft line maintenance, aircraft maintenance planning, technical resource planning, project management, and financial justification.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex material and concepts at all levels within the organization to include interpersonal skills and focus on problem resolution required.
• Familiarization with the use of technical manuals, Federal Regulations, and Company policies & procedures (preferred)
• Exceptional research and analytical skills
• Strong ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively to meet given time parameters.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office software, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, advanced Excel spreadsheet experience required. Data Queries and Data Models experience (preferred).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in an office and/or line maintenance environment.
• Frequent repetitive motion such as typing.
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Some travel may be necessary.

What We Offer

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options

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