Aviation AI & Airport Planning Strategist

daa; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

daa International is seeking a Future Airport Planning & AI Analytics Analyst to support the continued growth of its international airport advisory business. The role develops airport planning, operational modelling, digital analytics and AI-enabled advisory expertise within daa International.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Advisory on projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, with a structured mentoring program and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning and analytics.
• Experience with Power BI and SQL databases reporting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in aviation, transport systems or infrastructure development.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international project environments.

Responsibilities

• Support airport planning and infrastructure development, including master planning, terminal and airfield planning, capacity assessments, and long-term expansion strategies.
• Deliver airport operational analysis and forecasting, including passenger flow modelling, Design Day Flight Schedules, capacity-demand assessments, and operational performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain analytical models and planning datasets to support data-driven decision-making across terminal, airfield, and landside operations.
• Drive innovation through AI, data analytics, and digital transformation, leveraging tools such as Python, Power BI, Excel, and emerging AI technologies.
• Support automation, predictive analytics, and digital solutions, enhancing forecasting, reporting, planning processes, and future airport analytics capabilities.
• Provide technical advisory and consulting support, contributing to business cases, investment assessments, technical reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders through workshops, technical reviews, presentations, and collaborative planning initiatives.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client deliverables, and the development of operational, commercial, and strategic airport solutions

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Python

Excel

Education

Engineering

Data Analytics

Data Science

Computer Science

Operational Research

AI/ML related postgraduate

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

daa International is seeking a Future Airport Planning & AI Analytics Analyst to support the continued growth of its international airport advisory business. The role develops airport planning, operational modelling, digital analytics and AI-enabled advisory expertise within daa International.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Advisory on projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, with a structured mentoring program and knowledge transfer.