Senior Specialist Safety and Operations Data

International Air Transport Association; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation organization in Montreal seeks a skilled data analyst to work with the Global Aviation Data Management team. The candidate will ensure data quality, develop analysis reports, and create visualizations using Power BI. A minimum of two years in a related operational role is required along with a relevant degree. The position involves travel but is primarily office-based with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Travel benefits

Family-friendly policies

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant operational experience in aircraft engineering, piloting, or flight safety.
• Experience in data manipulation and FDA/FOQA is an asset.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Routine analysis of flight safety and operational data.
• Ensure operational data quality by monitoring data submissions.
• Develop statistical and ad-hoc analysis reports.

Skills

Data visualization tools (Power BI)

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics

Job description

Overview

At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.

About the team you are joining

Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) team is responsible for the development, implementation and support of data solutions needed to monitor safety, operational and efficiency KPIs. These includes, without being limited to:

• Managing Data Sharing Programs (IDX, FDX, MCX and ADX)
• Supporting internal and external businesses in their data, reporting and dashboard needs
• Developing a coherent approach to data visualization and analysis
• Ensuring the availability, reliability, and quality of the data and related dashboards through continuous monitoring
• Adhering to data governance policies, quality standards and best practices

Responsibilities

You will be working with a team on the following items:

• Routine analysis of flight safety and operational data
• Ensure operational data quality and data submission consistency by participants across all the GADM programs
• Monitor and action on any issues noted with the existing ETLs for data integration as the primary data steward
• Develop statistical and ad-hoc analysis reports as required
• Develop analytical visualizations using the datasets available to the GADM team
• Liaise with stakeholders on analysis specifications to ensure that the most appropriate safety events and thresholds are in place
• Work with the GADM backend team to raise tickets for encountered issues and perform testing for the resolution of those issues

Qualifications

• University degree, technical degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering (mechanical, aeronautical or systems), Computer Science or Mathematics
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant operational experience in one or more of the following roles: aircraft engineer, private or commercial pilot and/or aircraft data recording, flight safety
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI is a must
• Experience in data manipulation and in FDA/FOQA is an asset
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills, report writing skills and the ability to work autonomously

Travel Required: 5%

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team. We are looking forward to hearing from you!