DMS Program Manager - Airframe Planning

About the Role

The DMS Program Manager-Asset Planning is responsible for planning aircraft retirement, parking, disposition, and part-out programs to ensure maximum benefits are realized. This role works closely with the DMS Senior Program Manager to coordinate requests from TOC customers and ensure prompt delivery. The Program Manager will collaborate with TOC counterparts and the DMS Product Line team to collect and refine data necessary for identifying and evaluating asset purchase or disposition opportunities that minimize inventory levels and maximize operating cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Plan aircraft retirement and storage programs, coordinating with Fleet Strategy, Demand Planning, OCC, Contracts, DMS site operations, and MRO Providers.
• Review and upload online harvest material requests, then coordinate action with on-site representatives.
• Maintain Delta material inventory and usage data to support airframe valuation analyses and ensure expected return on investment.
• Coordinate and plan the induction of acquired assets into Delta’s/DMS’s operations to achieve expected benefits.
• Improve vendor performance through quarterly business reviews, identify opportunities to enhance invoice audits, and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering or 10 years of related technical experience.
• Thorough understanding of Delta’s policies, procedures, maintenance program, reliability goals, and technical documents.
• Advanced computer/database skills (Excel, Hyperion/Brio, SQL, SAS, SAP, etc.).
• Self-starter and team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive program performance and resolve issues.
• Innovative, high-energy, and committed to excellence for yourself, customers, and the company.
• Strong business acumen, including structured problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates core values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance, and Servant Leadership.
• 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 authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aviation Planning.
• Familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, Tableau, and Sceptre.
• Familiarity with aircraft or engine part-out business.