Flight Data Analyst
Permanent full-time role – based in Brisbane.
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Flight Data Analyst you will be responsible for compiling and analysing flight data, identifying trends and providing recommendations to the business for improvements to compliance and safety.
This role is instrumental in providing administration of the Virgin Australia Group Flight Data Analysis Program (FDAP) including:
- Assist in ensuring the Virgin Australia Group FDAP is operated in compliance with the requirements documented in the CASA regulatory requirement (CASR - Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 91 & 119) & part of the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO Annex 6 - Operation of aircraft) for an Airline Operators SMS (Safety Management System) and the Virgin Australia Operations Manual;
- Monitor and maintain flight data capture rates, liaise with IT, Engineering and external service providers as required to rectify systemic faults or failures;
- Provide ongoing analysis and validation of flight data for all Virgin Australia Group aircraft types;
- Perform statistical analysis to determine potential risk issues, identify trends and evaluate the need for further investigation and in depth analysis;
- Support in the provision of analysing and escalating determined risks for key stakeholders to aid in the investigative processes;
- Assist in the provision of routine reports to key stakeholders; and
- Maintain confidentiality in all data analysis and reporting, including secure records of investigated incidents, recommendations and outcomes and of modifications of event limit parameters.
You’ll be great in this role if…
You are an analytical thinker with a passion for aviation looking for a challenging role integral to the flight operation of Virgin Australia, and:
- An excellent understanding of high- capacity jet/turbo-prop aircraft operations, including standard operating procedures, aircraft systems, jet and turbo-prop engines and navigation systems.
- Thorough knowledge of Aviation Legislation, Regulations and Orders as applicable to flight data monitoring and the operation of high-capacity jet/turbo-prop aircraft.
- High level of attention to detail to analyse data in many forms and provide accurate and reliable advice and recommendations based on this analysis.
- Ability to judge severity of problems and identify the need to escalate and/or employ external services to provide solutions.
- Demonstrated competency in dealing with key stakeholders, industrial organizations, flight crew and management in an effective and diplomatic manner.
- A methodical and disciplined approach to tasks.
- Computer literacy, including MS Office suite, Excel, PowerBI, Python, R in particular.
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
When everyone is included, everyone wins
We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
When everyone is included, everyone wins
We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now
