Hybrid Aviation Data & Operations Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Analytics training

Durban team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a data-driven Aviation Operations Analyst to join our team in a hybrid capacity. You will analyze flight operations data, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to improve efficiency and resource allocation across departments.

The role involves collaborating with operations, scheduling, and finance, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and communicating complex results to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Aviation Management, Data Science, Statistics or Economics.
• Proven experience in data analysis, with knowledge of aviation operations metrics.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI is advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to flight operations and network performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for operational stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in operations.
• Support scheduling and network planning teams with data-driven recommendations.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to address operational challenges and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a data-driven Aviation Operations Analyst to join our team in a hybrid capacity. You will analyze flight operations data, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to improve efficiency and resource allocation across departments.

The role involves collaborating with operations, scheduling, and finance, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and communicating complex results to non-technical stakeholders.