Aircraft Performance Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer in a hybrid role based in Gauteng. You will analyze performance data, develop models, and support flight tests to improve fuel efficiency and range across various aircraft.

Strong analytical and reporting skills are essential to delivering actionable insights for operations and design teams. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and maintenance, with opportunities for professional development in a forward-looking aviation

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities for fuel burn, speed, and altitude.
• Develop and validate performance models for various aircraft types and flight profiles.
• Support flight test programs by planning procedures and analyzing data.
• Provide technical recommendations to operations, engineering and maintenance to improve efficiency.
• Investigate performance anomalies and report deviations from expected parameters.
• Stay updated on advancements in performance technology and aerodynamics.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent aviation organization with operations in Soweto , is seeking a skilled Aircraft Performance Engineer . This role is pivotal in analyzing and optimizing aircraft performance to enhance fuel efficiency, range, and operational effectiveness. You will work with complex datasets, flight test data, and simulation models to provide critical insights that drive operational improvements and support aircraft design. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an analytical engineer to impact flight operations positively, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization related to fuel burn, speed, and altitude.
• Develop and validate performance models for various aircraft types and flight profiles.
• Support flight test programs by planning test procedures and analyzing acquired data.
• Provide technical recommendations to flight operations, engineering, and maintenance departments to improve aircraft efficiency.
• Investigate and report on performance-related anomalies and deviations from expected parameters.
• Stay updated on advancements in aircraft performance technology and aerodynamic principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Aircraft Performance Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and aircraft propulsion systems.
• Proficiency in performance analysis software and data reduction techniques.
• Experience with flight data analysis tools and modeling software (e.g., MATLAB).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering work-life balance.