Aircraft Performance Engineer - Fuel Efficiency & Data

Placements24; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.350.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Innovative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Performance Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng to optimize aircraft performance and fuel efficiency. You will collect and analyze flight data, develop performance models, and provide expert recommendations to flight operations and engineering teams.

The role demands a strong foundation in aerodynamics and data analysis, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python. Collaboration with crews and maintenance is essential to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, statistical software).
• Experience with flight data analysis and performance modeling.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze aircraft performance data (fuel consumption, speed, altitude, climb rates).
• Develop and refine aircraft performance models and databases.
• Calculate and document aircraft operating limitations and performance envelopes.
• Provide technical support for flight planning software and operational decision-making.
• Conduct studies on the impact of aircraft modifications or operational changes on performance.
• Investigate performance-related anomalies and incidents.
• Collaborate with flight crew, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure accurate performance data is utilized.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to aircraft performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations on aircraft performance findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of fuel efficiency initiatives.

Conocimientos

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Performance Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng to optimize aircraft performance and fuel efficiency. You will collect and analyze flight data, develop performance models, and provide expert recommendations to flight operations and engineering teams.

The role demands a strong foundation in aerodynamics and data analysis, with proficiency in MATLAB and Python. Collaboration with crews and maintenance is essential to ensure safe, efficient operations.