Remote Aviation Systems Analyst: Optimize Operations & Safety

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an Aviation Systems Analyst who can work remotely. The role focuses on evaluating and optimizing aviation systems, including flight planning software, databases, and communication tools.

You will analyze data, build dashboards, and advise on operational improvements. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in aviation operations analysis, strong data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R, Excel, BI tools), and can communicate findings to stakeholders while thriving in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in aviation operations analysis, systems analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, BI tools).
• Strong understanding of aviation operations, regulations, and common software platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aviation system performance, identifying trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize flight operations, maintenance scheduling, or resource allocation.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and engineering teams to support system upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Research and recommend new technologies or methodologies to enhance aviation system capabilities and efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Excel

BI tools

Aviation operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an Aviation Systems Analyst who can work remotely. The role focuses on evaluating and optimizing aviation systems, including flight planning software, databases, and communication tools.

You will analyze data, build dashboards, and advise on operational improvements. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in aviation operations analysis, strong data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R, Excel, BI tools), and can communicate findings to stakeholders while thriving in