Aviation Data Scientist: Regulatory Insights & Analytics

Civil Aviation Authority; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite gym

28 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

A national aviation regulator is seeking a Data Scientist to support the transformation of raw operational data into evidence-based insights. This role involves building a robust analytical foundation, maintaining datasets from UAS operators, and contributing to major projects like the UK's Future of Flight Plan. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience with technical datasets, and proficiency in various data analysis tools. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable mindset with evidence of working in highly dynamic environments.
• Experience analysing technical or operational datasets like telemetry and sensor data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for translating complex data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, structure, and maintain datasets from UAS operators.
• Develop processes for ingesting large volumes of heterogeneous data.
• Translate raw data into structured evidence for regulatory decision-making.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Experience analysing technical datasets

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong statistical capability

Proven ability to work on a project team

Education

Degree in data science or related discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

A national aviation regulator is seeking a Data Scientist to support the transformation of raw operational data into evidence-based insights. This role involves building a robust analytical foundation, maintaining datasets from UAS operators, and contributing to major projects like the UK's Future of Flight Plan. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience with technical datasets, and proficiency in various data analysis tools. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.