General Manager of Avionics Engineering and Aircraft Cybersecurity
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Biography

John Rusin is the General Manager of Avionics Engineering and Aircraft Cybersecurity for Delta Air Lines, Technical Operations. He leads a team of engineers responsible for overseeing reliability and regulatory actions for all avionics systems on Delta’s 980+ flying aircraft. In addition to avionics, John is responsible for Delta’s Aircraft Information Security Program, ensuring the fleet is equipped with the highest cybersecurity standards.

John joined Delta in 2012 as an engineering Co-op. He has held various roles, from engineer to Fleet Manager, responsible for the mechanical reliability of Delta’s 200+ B757 and B767 aircraft. Most recently, John served as the General Manager of Component Engineering, where he led a team of engineers focused on mechanical and avionics systems, metal and composite aerostructures, along with landing gear and braking systems.

John represents Delta on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Technical Operations Working Group (TOWG). As a member of the TOWG, John serves as the only representative of a US-based carrier, giving him the unique opportunity to champion Delta’s interests with other carriers from every region of the world.

John earned his bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He lives in Mableton, Georgia, with his wife, Felicia, and their two daughters, Annie and Laura. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.