Remote Senior Flight Operations Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior Flight Operations Analyst to join a global team near Sandton. You will analyze flight data to optimize schedules, improve safety and punctuality, and enhance cost efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will develop KPIs, report to management, and collaborate with planning, dispatch and crew scheduling using SQL, Python, R, Excel and Tableau to deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aviation Management, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years experience as a Flight Operations Analyst or in a similar analytical role within the aviation industry.
• Expertise in data analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of flight operations, air traffic control, and aviation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight operations data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in safety, punctuality, and cost.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for flight operations and provide regular reports to management.
• Optimize flight schedules, routing, and resource allocation using advanced analytical techniques and software.
• Collaborate with planning, dispatch, and crew scheduling to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct post-flight analyses, investigate operational deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes affecting flight operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Aviation/Quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and experienced Remote Senior Flight Operations Analyst to join their global team, providing vital support to operations near Sandton . This role is pivotal in optimizing flight schedules, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. You will analyze complex flight data, develop performance metrics, and provide strategic insights to improve safety, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven professional to make a significant impact on flight operations from a fully remote setting, contributing to the strategic direction of a leading aviation organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze flight operations data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in safety, punctuality, and cost.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for flight operations and provide regular reports to management.
• Optimize flight schedules, routing, and resource allocation using advanced analytical techniques and software.
• Collaborate with flight planning, dispatch, and crew scheduling teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct post-flight analyses, investigate operational deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes affecting flight operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Aviation Management, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Flight Operations Analyst or in a similar analytical role within the aviation industry.
• Expertise in data analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of flight operations, air traffic control, and aviation regulations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage projects effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation analytics projects.