Business Analyst (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a Business Data Analyst to dig into operational data, uncover efficiencies, and drive strategic decision-making across our MRO organization.

This role supports a $27M+ inventory portfolio for 450+ aircraft. This 12-month contract is staffed by a third-party vendor, focusing on data analysis, collection and forecast management to improve stock availability and cost effectiveness across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, statistics, aeronautics or related field or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Minimum 2 years of data analysis and reporting
• Experience in aviation fleet data analysis/reporting
• Experience building data analysis, reporting and performance metric tools

Responsibilities

• Validate, organize and assemble raw data into monthly management reports.
• Analyze data to identify cost drivers and improve stock accuracy and efficiency.
• Establish and report KPIs on costs, stock availability, efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate data exchange across platforms and maintain data repositories.
• Coordinate and deliver quarterly forecast requirements with global supply chain and vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

English communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, aeronautics or related field

Minimum 2 years experience in data analysis and reporting

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Tableau

SAP

Skywise

AppSheet

Salesforce

AppScript

Gemini

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a business-minded Business Data Analyst to dig deep into operational data, uncover efficiencies, and drive strategic decision-making across our MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization. In this high-impact role, you will be more than a report builder-you will act as an investigative problem solver analyzing how our business operates, directly shaping the depth and range of a $27M+ inventory portfolio supporting a fleet of 450+ aircraft.

This position is a temporary (contract) position expected to last 12 months. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Meet the team

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Your Challenges

Data Analysis and Reporting: 50%

• Validates, organizes and assembles raw data into a monthly report for management
• Analyses raw data and formulates strategies in an effort to identify cost drivers, increase stock accuracy and efficiency while reducing inventory/logistic cost and mitigating performance penalty risks
• Establishes, measures and reports key performance metrics relating to the overall cost drivers, stock availability, efficiency and forecast accuracy

Data Collection and Management: 30%

• Coordinates the regular exchange of data across multiple platforms both internally and externally
• Consolidates all relevant raw data to one central organized location
• Performs regular validation across all platforms to ensure data consistency and accuracy
• Establishes and maintains data repository via internal platform (i.e. Skywise, AppSheet)

Forecast Management: 20%

• Ensures that MRO forecast requirements are communicated across all relevant entities (i.e. AH Germany, Global Supply Chain, Procurement...) and implemented as identified through validated analysis
• Tracks and coordinates forecasted removals, repairs and material requirements for all TBO (Time Between Overhaul) and SLL (Service Life Limit) assets with their applicable repair locations (i.e. external suppliers, AH Germany, DCR...)
• Coordinates and deliver and maintain quarterly (or as needed) forecast requirements with global supply chain, key vendors, and company partners

Your Boarding Pass

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, statistics, aeronautics or related field or equivalent experience (4 years)

Preferred

• Master's Degree

Experience

Required

• Minimum 2 years of data analysis and reporting

Preferred

• Experience in aviation fleet data analysis/reporting
• Additional experience building data analysis, reporting and performance metric tools

Licensure/Certifications

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Travel Required

• 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship

• Authorized to Work in the US withhout current or future need for visa sponsorship

Clearance

• None

Qualified Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

Required

• Ability to evaluate and interpret raw data, performance metrics, contract deliverables, and procedures
• Independent planning and organization
• Working with cross-functional teams and customers, both foreign and domestic in a fast paced environment

Preferred

• AppScript

Communication Skills

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

• Proficiency in French or German both written and verbal communication

Technical Systems Proficiency

Required:

• Intermediate level user Microsoft Office with focus in Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau
• Must be able to obtain general proficiency in SAP within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• Experience w Office Script , Gemini , Data visualization and Salesforce.

Complexity of the Role

Level of Decision Making

• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver.
• Ability to gather and interpret relevant raw data in order to transform into meaningful information.
• Ability to analyze and document business deliverables and processes.
• Output will be used to shape the range and depth of inventory that supports a fleet of over 450+ aircraft.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite, minimal travel
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 5-10lbs/2-5kgs. Daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 5-10lbs/2-5kgs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Occasionally
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Occasionally
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Several times a week
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Occasionally
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This position is a temporary (contract) position expected to last 12 months. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .