Aviation Performance Data Analyst — Hybrid

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Performance Analyst in Mossel Bay to analyze flight data, optimize aircraft performance, and improve fuel efficiency. You will collect, process, and interpret large data sets, identifying trends to support operations and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication. Hybrid role with opportunities for professional development in aviation technology and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or flight data analysis in aviation.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and flight mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze flight data to assess aircraft performance metrics.
• Monitor and evaluate fuel consumption and identify optimization opportunities.
• Analyze flight profiles, speeds, altitudes, and engine parameters for efficiency.
• Identify and investigate performance anomalies or deviations from expected parameters.
• Develop and maintain performance databases and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with flight operations and engineering to implement improvements.
• Prepare detailed reports on aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, and trends.
• Stay updated on aircraft performance analysis and aviation technology.

Skills

Data analysis

Aerospace Eng

Aerodynamics

Flight data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Physics

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Aircraft Performance Analyst in Mossel Bay to analyze flight data, optimize aircraft performance, and improve fuel efficiency. You will collect, process, and interpret large data sets, identifying trends to support operations and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication. Hybrid role with opportunities for professional development in aviation technology and safety.