Remote Aerospace Performance Strategist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,477,000 - 2,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for a fully remote position to optimize flight operations by analyzing performance data, modeling fuel burn, and delivering actionable insights.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of aviation analytics experience, and strong Python data-science skills (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy), SQL, and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft performance analysis or related analytical role within aviation.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) or R.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze aircraft performance data (fuel burn, flight times, altitude, speed).
• Develop and implement statistical models and algorithms to identify performance deviations.
• Generate regular reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with flight operations to implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for performance anomalies and provide data-driven solutions.
• Evaluate the impact of weather, ATC, and payload on aircraft performance.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, technologies, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for a fully remote position to optimize flight operations by analyzing performance data, modeling fuel burn, and delivering actionable insights.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of aviation analytics experience, and strong Python data-science skills (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy), SQL, and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI.