Remote Aircraft Performance Analyst — Fuel Efficiency

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

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Aircraft Performance Analyst to optimize flight efficiency and reduce fuel use across a global fleet. You will leverage aeronautical knowledge and advanced data tools to deliver insights driving cost savings and sustainability in operations.

The role emphasizes modeling, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with flight operations, dispatch and engineering to sustain performance initiatives. Strong remote-work communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of aircraft performance or flight operations analysis experience.
• Proficient in Python, R or MATLAB and SQL for data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, flight mechanics and aircraft systems.
• Experience with flight data monitoring (FDM) programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote-work communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight data to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop models to predict aircraft performance and operating costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations highlighting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with flight operations, dispatch, and engineering to implement initiatives.
• Stay updated on aerodynamics and flight planning software to enhance analysis.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Aerodynamics

Flight data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

FDM software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Aircraft Performance Analyst to optimize flight efficiency and reduce fuel use across a global fleet. You will leverage aeronautical knowledge and advanced data tools to deliver insights driving cost savings and sustainability in operations.

The role emphasizes modeling, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with flight operations, dispatch and engineering to sustain performance initiatives. Strong remote-work communication is essential.