Remote Aircraft Performance Analyst — Fuel Efficiency

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement withflex

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave and paid public

Home office stipend

Professional development and virtual培训

Impactful aviation efficiency projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for a fully remote position. The role focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing flight data to optimize fuel efficiency, safety, and operational performance from a home location.

Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, expert data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting. Flight dynamics knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft performance analysis or flight data analysis.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) information to assess aircraft performance.
• Develop and refine methodologies for calculating fuel burn, thrust settings, and other performance metrics.
• Identify trends and anomalies in flight data that may indicate performance degradation or safety concerns.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to airlines and operators for improving fuel efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and flight operations teams to validate findings and implement performance enhancements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing analytical findings and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in aircraft performance analysis techniques and technologies.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Performance Analyst for a fully remote position. The role focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing flight data to optimize fuel efficiency, safety, and operational performance from a home location.

Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, expert data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting. Flight dynamics knowledge is essential.