Performance Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

The Aircraft Performance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring accurate aircraft performance data and compliance with aviation regulations, supporting safe and efficient flight operations through monitoring, training, and coordination with key personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Constant monitoring and updating of airport database.
• Evaluate, calculate, and publish aircraft performance data such as maximum allowable take-off, cruise and landing weights using PEP program from Airbus.
• Conduct instructional training on aircraft performance and weight and balance for pilots and dispatchers.
• Plan and coordinate the Department’s activities in providing aircraft performance data required by pilots, flight dispatchers and stations personnel.
• Undertake when directed performance flight checks to determine actual aircraft and engine performance levels.
• Conduct research and evaluation of new routes as to airfield performance and payload capabilities for possible operations by the Company.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in aviation technology particularly on aircraft performance.
• Maintain Aircraft Performance Degradation (APD) calculations and providing tail specific APD parameters for OFP Production.
• Ensure meeting regulatory requirements of GACAR Part 157.

• Monitoring Aircraft Performance

• Track Aircraft Performance Metrics: Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fuel efficiency, speed, altitude, engine performance, and landing/takeoff performance to ensure they meet operational standards.
• Analyze Flight Data: Review data from flight management systems (FMS), flight data monitoring (FDM) systems, and real-time aircraft telemetry to identify trends, issues, or performance deviations.
• Ensure Compliance with Performance Limits: Ensure aircraft performance is within the prescribed operational limits, including weight, balance, engine performance, and environmental conditions such as temperature and altitude.

Desired candidate profile

BSc in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering or an Equivalent.
Minimum 5 years airline experience in aircraft performance field including working knowledge in the set-up and configuration of Airbus Flysmart applications for EFB.
Knowledgeable on AHM 560/565 data construction and reweigh calculation and validation.
Skilled in analysing Airbus Weight & Balance + PEP + LTS + IT Networking (Gateway).
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of aircraft systems, performance characteristics, and flight operations. Proficiency in analyzing performance data and understanding aerodynamics and engine performance.
Data Analysis Skills: Proficient in the use of data analysis tools and software for tracking, interpreting, and reporting on aircraft performance data (e.g., flight data monitoring software, Excel, or specialized aviation tools).
Attention to Detail: Ability to closely monitor performance data, identify trends, and ensure the accuracy of performance calculations and reports.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to identify performance issues and recommend effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with flight crews, maintenance teams, management, and regulatory authorities.
Leadership and Coordination: Ability to lead performance optimization initiatives and work cross-functionally with multiple teams within the airline or aircraft operation company.
Safety Awareness: Deep understanding of aviation safety standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety levels in flight operations.