Remote Flight Data & Aircraft Systems Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid and retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Aircraft Systems Performance Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role centers on analyzing flight data, monitoring system performance, and identifying optimization opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

The candidate will work independently in a virtual environment and contribute to data-driven aviation improvements. The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree, has experience with FDR/ACMS, and is proficient in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Data Science.
• Proven experience in aircraft performance analysis or data analytics.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and programming (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL).
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, aerodynamics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with flight data recorders (FDR) and aircraft condition monitoring systems (ACMS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze extensive flight data logs and system performance metrics.
• Develop models to monitor KPIs for aircraft systems (engine, fuel, electrical loads).
• Identify trends and anomalies affecting performance and reliability.
• Prepare reports and presentations for engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via virtual channels.
• Contribute to predictive maintenance strategies based on data insights.
• Utilize advanced data analysis tools to extract actionable insights.
• Stay updated on aviation tech and data analytics advancements.

Skills

Data analysis

R

MATLAB

SQL

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

FDR

ACMS

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Aircraft Systems Performance Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role centers on analyzing flight data, monitoring system performance, and identifying optimization opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

The candidate will work independently in a virtual environment and contribute to data-driven aviation improvements. The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree, has experience with FDR/ACMS, and is proficient in