Aircraft Performance Engineer - Hybrid, Data-Driven Impact

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

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