Remote Aviation Data Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to aviation analytics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical Remote Aviation Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. This role focuses on deriving insights from aviation datasets to support decision-making and improve safety, while thriving in a fully remote setup.

You will work with flight data, maintenance logs and performance metrics to identify trends, build models, and present findings with clear visualizations to stakeholders across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, CS or aerospace engineering.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst with expertise in analyzing complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large volumes of aviation data from diverse sources.
• Develop data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to uncover insights.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders across departments.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction and safety enhancement based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and management to define data requirements and KPIs.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure privacy compliance while working remotely.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analysis

Tableau

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related quantitative field

Master's degree in Data Science or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and proficient Remote Aviation Data Analyst to join their globally distributed team. This role is instrumental in deriving actionable insights from complex aviation datasets, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency. You will work with flight data, maintenance logs, performance metrics, and other critical information to identify trends, optimize processes, and improve safety. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven professional who excels in a remote environment and possesses a strong understanding of the aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large volumes of aviation-related data from various sources.
• Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to uncover insights.
• Create compelling visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders across different departments.
• Identify areas for operational improvement, cost reduction, and safety enhancement based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and management teams to define data requirements and KPIs.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, working effectively from a remote location .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , with a strong background in analyzing complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of aviation operations, regulations, and data is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, suitable for a remote role .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and the flexibility of fully remote work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data analytics in the aviation sector.