Synopsis

The Engine Life Cycle Data Analyst supports the Engine Management Team by performing detailed analyses of engine and APU life-cycle data, shop visit forecasts, maintenance cost drivers, and budget performance. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate databases and dashboards, analyzing plan outputs for trends and variances, tracking engine/APU invoices, and supporting the budgeting and reporting processes. The analyst ensures high-quality data visibility to enable optimized engine life cycle decisions, cost control, and compliance with internal and contractual requirements.

 Accountabilities

• Analyze engine and APU life cycle outputs: shop visit forecasts, utilization trends, workscoping impacts, and cost projections.
• Maintain databases, dashboards, and trackers for engine/APU costs, shop visits, maintenance reserves, and budget performance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reports: variance analysis, budget vs. actual tracking, KPIs, and management presentations.
• Analyze end-of-lease engine/APU data: calculate compensation, confirm redelivery conditions, monitor utilization, and forecast liabilities.
• Maintain leased engine/APU database with key commercial, technical, and lifecycle parameters.
• Ensure contract compliance: align data with lease obligations, workscope restrictions, return conditions, and utilization reporting.
• Identify data inconsistencies, trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities; recommend actions to the Manager Engine Life Cycle & Budgeting.
• Drive automation and process improvements for data accuracy, faster reporting, and better forecasting.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Aerospace, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, cost analysis, or aviation technical roles.
• Airline, Engine, or MRO experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, AI Analytics, SQL, and data visualization.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to interpret technical and financial information.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze engine/APU life cycle data, costs, and forecasting outputs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in data entry, validation, reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and stakeholder interaction.
• Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks, data streams, and deadlines effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying data issues, cost anomalies, and proposing corrective actions.
• Teamwork: Works independently and collaboratively within the Engine Management Team.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and AI Analytics; advantage with aviation maintenance systems.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in plans, shop visit schedules, or organizational needs.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying process improvements, automation opportunities, and data quality enhancements.

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