Aircraft Performance Data Analyst (Hybrid, Port Elizabeth)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Aircraft Performance Analyst based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. In this hybrid role, you will collect and analyze flight data to optimize fuel burn, flight times, and overall aircraft performance, collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

You will build models for different aircraft types, report KPIs, and recommend routing and engine-performance improvements. A strong quantitative background and 4+ years in aviation analytics are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Minimum 4 years in aircraft/performance analysis or aviation data analytics.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, R, MATLAB) and databases.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process flight data (fuel burn, times, altitudes, weather) from multiple sources.
• Analyze performance data to identify deviations and root causes.
• Develop and maintain performance models for various aircraft types and routes.
• Calculate KPIs: fuel efficiency, on-time performance, costs.
• Recommend optimization of flight planning, routing, and engine performance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and dispatch to implement improvements.
• Utilize specialized software for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Stay informed on aviation tech and analysis techniques.
• Prepare regular performance reports for management.
• Assist investigations into fuel discrepancies or performance issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Aircraft Performance Analyst based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. In this hybrid role, you will collect and analyze flight data to optimize fuel burn, flight times, and overall aircraft performance, collaborating with operations and engineering teams.

You will build models for different aircraft types, report KPIs, and recommend routing and engine-performance improvements. A strong quantitative background and 4+ years in aviation analytics are required.