Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
Why you will love working here
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make
aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
About the team you are joining
The Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) team is responsible for the development, implementation and support of data solutions needed to monitor safety, operational and efficiency KPIs. These include:
•Managing Data Sharing Programs (IDX, FDX and MCX)
•Supporting internal and external businesses in their data, reporting and dashboard needs
•Developing a coherent approach to data visualization and analysis
•Ensuring the availability, reliability, and quality of the data and related dashboards through continuous monitoring
•Adhering to data governance policies, quality standards and best practices.
What your day would be like
You will report to the Head of Global Aviation Data Management Programs and you will:
Lead in the analysis of flight safety and operational performance data to support IATA’s safety objectives and GADM members decision‑making.
Oversee the development of statistical and ad‑hoc analytical reports for GADM participants and IATA commercial clients.
Perform monthly validation of FDX and IDX data to ensure that accuracy and consistent levels of quality are maintained in the outputs.
Direct investigations into complex safety and operational issues and deliver clear, actionable findings for the industry.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define analysis specifications, ensuring safety event definitions and thresholds align with operational needs and industry standards.
Provide recommendations and participate in the development of strategic
direction of the GADM programs.
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related discipline. A Masters’ degree will be an advantage..
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Analytics, Aviation Operations & Safety (SMS, ATM, Airport, Airline, MRO or Audit Organizations)
- Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to write technical reports autonomously as well as Data Stories.
- Experience in FDA/FOQA data manipulation and validation
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of an additional language is an asset
Travel Required: 20
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
