Flight Scheduling Data Analyst

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented Flight Scheduling Data Analyst to support flight training operations. You will administer the scheduling and training management systems, manage software configurations, and develop reports to inform data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, experience with data analysis and reporting tools, and the ability to work with faculty, instructors, and student employees in a fast-paced aviation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Aviation, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience supporting software systems, scheduling operations, data management, or aviation-related operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with databases, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data and generate reports that support operational decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to learn, administer, and support specialized software applications.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support flight scheduling systems and software platforms.
• Develop reports and maintain system permissions and configurations.
• Analyze operational data to support scheduling decisions.
• Collaborate with flight department leadership, instructors, scheduling personnel, and student employees.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and customer-focused Flight Scheduling Data Analyst to support flight training operations at the Prescott Campus.

The Flight Scheduling Data Analyst serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the university's flight scheduling and training management systems. This position is responsible for managing Flight Training Software platforms, analyzing and reporting operational data, supporting scheduling functions, and ensuring system integrity across multiple flight operations applications.

Working independently and collaboratively with flight department leadership, instructors, scheduling personnel, and student employees, the Flight Scheduling Data Analyst develops reports, maintains system permissions, manages software configurations, and supports strategic initiatives through data-driven decision making.

This position also serves as a key resource for specialized projects, documentation development, instructor system training, and operational support functions. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, technical aptitude, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic flight training environment.

About Us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Aviation, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience supporting software systems, scheduling operations, data management, or aviation-related operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data and generate reports that support operational decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to learn, administer, and support specialized software applications.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a collegiate aviation, flight training, or higher education environment.
• Familiarity with ETA/Talon Systems Flight Training Software.
• Experience administering or supporting CloudAhoy, FlightOps, Clipboard, SplashBI, or similar operational software platforms.
• Knowledge of flight scheduling, resource management, or aviation operations.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, and business intelligence analytics.
• Experience training users on software systems and technical processes.
• Experience supporting operational, scheduling, or workforce management systems.
• Knowledge of FAA flight training environments and aviation education programs.
• Experience supervising or coordinating student employees.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions.
• Experience managing software permissions, user access controls, and system configurations.

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