Aviation Performance Analyst: Fuel & Flight Optimization

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

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Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing flight efficiency, fuel management and overall aircraft performance through data analysis and modeling. Hybrid work enables on-site analytics with remote report generation.

You will analyze flight data, develop performance models and provide recommendations to flight crews and operations management to drive cost savings and efficiency gains.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis, flight operations or related analytical roles in aviation.
• Strong understanding of flight dynamics, aerodynamics and aircraft systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis software: Python, R, MATLAB; and tools like Excel and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple analyses with high accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze aircraft performance data (fuel burn, flight paths, speed) to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Develop and maintain performance models for various aircraft types.
• Provide recommendations to flight operations for fuel efficiency and flight planning.
• Monitor aircraft performance during flights and provide real-time feedback when needed.
• Collaborate with flight crews, maintenance and dispatch to investigate performance discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed reports on performance metrics and actionable insights.
• Stay updated on aircraft tech and optimization techniques.

Conocimientos

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel

SQL

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering/Aviation Management/Mathematics/Statistics

Herramientas

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing flight efficiency, fuel management and overall aircraft performance through data analysis and modeling. Hybrid work enables on-site analytics with remote report generation.

You will analyze flight data, develop performance models and provide recommendations to flight crews and operations management to drive cost savings and efficiency gains.