Senior Data Scientist – Flight Operations Strategy

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 325,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Senior Data Science Analyst in Doha to apply advanced analytics to Flight Operations and CAMO. You will develop machine learning and optimization models, deliver strategic insights, and collaborate with Flight and Technical Operations teams to drive operational efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, data science, and optimization, with experience in Python/R/SQL and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, OR AI.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and at least 3 years in a Data Science role.
• Experience applying statistics and advanced analytics to solve business problems.
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for data preparation, querying, and ML model development.
• Hands-on experience with Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Experience with optimization tools (Cplex, Gurobi, Google OR-Tools).
• Advanced MS Office; experience with BI tools (Qlik, Power BI, Tableau).
• Skywise platform experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
• Cloud-based data science certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical techniques to enhanceFlight Operations and CAMO analytics.
• Develop ML and optimization models for predictive and prescriptive insights.
• Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with Flight and Technical Operations teams to address business needs.
• Lead data analysis to identify trends and generate data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Statistics

Data Science

Operations Research

Python

R

SQL

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Data Science / Operations Research / AI

Tools

Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Cplex

Gurobi

Google OR-Tools

Qlik

Power BI

Tableau

Skywise

Job description

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Senior Data Science Analyst in Doha to apply advanced analytics to Flight Operations and CAMO. You will develop machine learning and optimization models, deliver strategic insights, and collaborate with Flight and Technical Operations teams to drive operational efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, data science, and optimization, with experience in Python/R/SQL and BI tools.