Jim Ead
Manager of Reliability Programs at Delta Air Lines | Leading High-Performing Team in Aviation Industry
- Role
- Manager of Reliability Programs at Delta Air Lines
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jim Ead
I’m a reliability leader at Delta Air Lines dedicated to driving operational excellence across our fleets. I’m passionate about building systems that strengthen collaboration between engineering and frontline maintenance teams. I also lead the advancement of AI‑enabled data surveillance to identify opportunities that enhance fleet reliability while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.Grounded in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and risk‑based Safety Management System (SMS) analysis, I lead a team of reliability engineers, program managers, and specialists who drive the surveillance, analysis, compliance activities, and monitoring of risk‑mitigation strategies across Delta’s mainline fleets. Together, we leverage AI‑enabled data platforms structured around an RCM framework to strengthen cross‑functional partnerships, enable smarter and more efficient maintenance and risk‑mitigation decisions, and assess the effectiveness of these strategies after implementation.I thrive in environments that value purpose, trust, and continuous improvement. My goal is to empower teams, elevate reliability performance, and reinforce Delta’s position as an industry leader in safe, dependable operations. Ultimately, I’m committed to building the next generation of a world‑class reliability organization, one that strengthens our mission of connecting people to the world safely and reliably.
Experience
Manager of Reliability Programs
Aug 2018 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Lead a team of 25 highly skilled reliability fleet performance program managers and reliability specialist, who manage and oversee the daily operational defect rates and division metrics for Delta Technical Operations team.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor, Aerospace Engineering
1984 — 1989
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