Remote Aviation Data Scientist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,488,000 - 1,984,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first company

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Aviation Data Analyst to transform vast aviation datasets into actionable insights. You will build statistical models, develop ML algorithms, and create dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role is remote with a distributed team, focusing on safety, operations, and market trends. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in aviation data analysis, strong Python/R skills, and expertise in SQL and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, CS, Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analysis with aviation data.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) or R and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, process, and analyze large aviation datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop statistical models and ML algorithms to identify trends and anomalies.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, safety, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements.
• Maintain data integrity and security across analytical workflows.
• Document data models, processes, and reporting tools.
• Automate data collection and reporting where feasible.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data for business growth.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

R

Machine learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Aviation Data Analyst to transform vast aviation datasets into actionable insights. You will build statistical models, develop ML algorithms, and create dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role is remote with a distributed team, focusing on safety, operations, and market trends. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in aviation data analysis, strong Python/R skills, and expertise in SQL and data visualization tools.