Remote Aircraft Performance Analyst — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Performance Analyst to join our team on a fully remote basis. You will analyze flight data, fuel burn, climb/descent profiles, and performance metrics to drive efficiency and cost savings across global operations.

The role requires strong data analytics skills, aerospace knowledge, and clear communication with stakeholders in flight operations, engineering, and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative aviation field.
• 5+ years of aircraft performance analysis experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics.
• Experience with flight data analysis software and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze FDR/CVR data to assess performance and trends.
• Develop algorithms for fuel efficiency and flight profiles.
• Generate reports for stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with software teams to improve analysis tools.
• Stay updated on industry practices and regulatory changes.
• Provide performance expertise for aircraft acquisitions or modifications.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Flight data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Performance Analyst to join our team on a fully remote basis. You will analyze flight data, fuel burn, climb/descent profiles, and performance metrics to drive efficiency and cost savings across global operations.

The role requires strong data analytics skills, aerospace knowledge, and clear communication with stakeholders in flight operations, engineering, and planning.