Senior Aircraft Performance Analyst - Remote & Growth Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Performance Analyst for our aviation client in East London. You will collect and analyze flight data from FDRs and company systems to optimize fuel burn, engine performance, and aerodynamic efficiency, delivering clear recommendations to flight ops and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a quantitative degree and at least five years of aircraft performance experience, with strong Python/MATLAB/R and SQL skills, and the ability to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field relevant to aircraft performance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft performance or flight data analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze flight data from FDRs and company systems.
• Develop and maintain performance monitoring tools and databases.
• Analyze aircraft performance parameters such as fuel burn, engine performance, and aerodynamic efficiency.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes; provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support development and validation of aircraft performance models and calculations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings; ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with flight crews, engineers, and operations staff to validate findings.
• Stay updated with advancements in data analysis techniques and aircraft performance technologies.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Flight data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Performance Analyst for our aviation client in East London. You will collect and analyze flight data from FDRs and company systems to optimize fuel burn, engine performance, and aerodynamic efficiency, delivering clear recommendations to flight ops and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a quantitative degree and at least five years of aircraft performance experience, with strong Python/MATLAB/R and SQL skills, and the ability to communicate complex