Aviation Data & Research Analyst

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Competitive remuneration

Contemporary facilities

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a highly analytical Aviation Data & Research Analyst to join the Aviation Business Development team. You will leverage data-driven insights to support strategic growth, increase passenger traffic and revenue, and transform intelligence into actionable strategies that enhance performance.

Responsibilities include managing aviation datasets, assessing airline performance, forecasting, building business cases, and presenting insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in data analysis, finance, marketing, or business intelligence with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience in market and industry research methodologies, ideally in management consulting or aviation.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and modelling, including financial forecasting.
• Proven ability to develop and present compelling business cases.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex information clearly.
• Naturally inquisitive with a passion for uncovering insights through data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse aviation datasets; maintain a centralised intelligence platform and brief on industry activity.
• Assess airline performance to inform route and capacity decisions.
• Conduct industry and market research; surface new leads.
• Build and validate long-term passenger forecasts with consultants and finance teams.
• Develop robust business cases and feasibility analyses for new routes and pricing.
• Provide clear reports and insights to stakeholders; contribute to ABD strategy stand-ups.
• Input into airline incentive models and budgeting; collaborate with finance on accruals.
• Benchmark best practices across airports and publish regular opportunities/risks reports.
• Own and optimise ABD data systems; run queries and modelling for projects.
• Support Aeronautical Services Agreements and pricing options.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Data analysis degree

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our Aviation Business Development team in the role of Aviation Data & Research Analyst. You will leverage data driven insights to support strategic growth initiatives. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive data analysis and research aimed at increasing passenger traffic and revenue, identifying emerging trends, and transforming intelligence into actionable strategies that enhance team performance and deliver measurable results.

• Manage and analyse aviation datasets; maintain a centralised intelligence platform and deliver timely briefings on industry and airline activity

• Assess airline performance (fleet, network, schedules, pricing, route profitability, destination trends, passenger segmentation) to inform route and capacity decisions.

• Conduct industry and market research; keep PAPL’s global airline knowledge base current and surface new leads.

• Build and validate long‑term passenger forecasts in collaboration with consultants and internal finance/planning teams.

• Develop robust business cases and feasibility analyses for new routes, capacity/frequency increases, and commercial initiatives.

• Provide clear reports, presentations, and insights to internal and external stakeholders; contribute to ABD strategy stand‑ups.

• Input into airline incentive models, proposals, and ABD budgeting; collaborate with finance on accruals and flexible, strategy‑aligned initiatives.

• Benchmark best practices across airports; establish peer programs and regular reporting on opportunities and risks.

• Own and optimise ABD data systems; run complex queries and modelling to support projects.

• Support the development of Aeronautical Services Agreements and options for aeronautical pricing.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity it is envisaged that you have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in data analysis, finance, marketing, or business intelligence, supported by substantial post-qualification experience.

• Extensive experience in market and industry research methodologies, ideally gained within management consulting or the aviation sector.

• Strong expertise in data analysis and modelling, including financial modelling and forecasting.

• Proven ability to develop and present compelling business cases.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional PowerPoint presentation skills.

• Ability to translate and communicate complex information in a way that others can understand.

• Naturally inquisitive individual with a passion for uncovering insights through deep data investigation and analysis.

• Proactive with exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative in delivering high-quality outcomes

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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