Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer - Fuel Efficiency Leader

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Substantial pension fund

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to optimize aircraft performance, enhance fuel efficiency, and reduce operational costs. You will analyze flight data, models, and environmental factors to develop performance strategies across the fleet.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in aerospace/related field and 8+ years of experience, with strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and knowledge of EASA/FAA/SACAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Proven expertise in aircraft performance analysis, aerodynamics, thermodynamics.
• Strong proficiency in performance analysis software and data analysis techniques (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Deep understanding of aircraft systems, engines, and flight operations.
• Knowledge of aviation performance regulations (EASA, FAA, SACAA).
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse teams.
• FDM systems experience is a plus.
• Ability to work full-time from East London facility.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing aircraft performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Developing and refining performance models and software tools.
• Optimizing cruise altitude, speeds, and routes for fuel efficiency.
• Monitoring environmental factors affecting performance.
• Ensuring compliance with aviation performance regulations and standards.
• Collaborating with flight crew and operations to implement improvements.
• Investigating performance anomalies and recommending corrective actions.
• Staying current with aerospace advancements and techniques.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations on analyses and recommendations.
• Contributing to selection/evaluation of new aircraft types from performance perspective.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Flight data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Engineering (related field)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FDM systems

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to optimize aircraft performance, enhance fuel efficiency, and reduce operational costs. You will analyze flight data, models, and environmental factors to develop performance strategies across the fleet.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in aerospace/related field and 8+ years of experience, with strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and knowledge of EASA/FAA/SACAA regulations.