Aircraft Performance Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Innovation culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Performance Engineer to join our client’s technical operations team in Polokwane. This hybrid role focuses on analyzing and optimizing aircraft performance data to improve fuel efficiency, flight safety, and reduce operating costs.

You will collaborate with flight operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement data-driven strategies, develop algorithms for flight paths, fuel planning, and weight and balance, and prepare technical reports on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or flight operations engineering.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming (MATLAB, Python, SQL).
• Experience with flight data monitoring (FDM) systems and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight data to assess aircraft performance, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and refine algorithms for optimizing flight paths, fuel planning, and weight and balance calculations.
• Collaborate with flight crews and operations personnel to ensure accurate data collection and application of performance strategies.
• Conduct research and evaluate new technologies or methodologies for improving aircraft performance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on performance findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations related to aircraft performance and operations.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Flight mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Aircraft Performance Engineer to join their technical operations team in Polokwane. This hybrid role involves analyzing and optimizing aircraft performance data to improve fuel efficiency, enhance flight safety, and reduce operational costs. You will work closely with flight operations, maintenance, and engineering departments to implement data-driven strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical engineer to make a significant contribution to the efficiency and sustainability of aviation operations within a reputable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze flight data to assess aircraft performance, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and refine algorithms for optimizing flight paths, fuel planning, and weight and balance calculations.
• Collaborate with flight crews and operations personnel to ensure accurate data collection and application of performance strategies.
• Conduct research and evaluate new technologies or methodologies for improving aircraft performance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on performance findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations related to aircraft performance and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or flight operations engineering.
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and flight mechanics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, SQL).
• Experience with flight data monitoring (FDM) systems and analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A culture of innovation and operational excellence.