Aviation Performance Analyst - Fuel Efficiency & Data

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for our client, a leading airline operations company, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves analyzing aircraft performance data, developing flight planning strategies, and driving fuel efficiency and cost reductions through data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with flight operations, maintenance, and engineering, deliver regular performance reports, and support selection of new aircraft types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or a related analytical role within aviation.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, thermodynamics, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software) and ideally flight planning software.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze aircraft performance data from flight data recorders and operational logs.
• Develop and refine flight planning models to optimize fuel efficiency, flight times, and costs.
• Monitor performance trends, identify deviations, investigate causes related to systems, aerodynamics, or operations.
• Collaborate with flight operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement performance improvements.
• Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for management with findings and recommendations.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of new aircraft types by providing performance-based analysis.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations pertaining to flight operations and performance monitoring.
• Stay updated on advancements in aircraft technology, aerodynamics, and flight planning software.

Skills

Aircraft performance analysis

Aerospace engineering

Data analysis

Flight planning software

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for our client, a leading airline operations company, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves analyzing aircraft performance data, developing flight planning strategies, and driving fuel efficiency and cost reductions through data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with flight operations, maintenance, and engineering, deliver regular performance reports, and support selection of new aircraft types.