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Senior Data Scientist (Engineering Technologies)

Jet2.com Limited
Leeds
6 days ago
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Senior Data Scientist (Engineering Technologies)

We’re seeking a

Senior Data Scientist

to join our

Jet2

Data Science team, specifically to work with our

Airline Engineering team

based at

Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Our

Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives capable of realising significant value, combining insights gained from multiple large data sources with the contextual understanding and experience of our colleagues across the business. This exciting new role focuses on driving innovation within our engineering and maintenance operations, playing a critical role in executing our engineering data and analytics strategy.

You’ll join an established and growing team of Data Science professionals and be based within Engineering Technologies, who are leveraging the use of data-driven insights and innovative technologies to optimise our Engineering & Maintenance operations.

As our

Senior Data Scientist , you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

Hybrid working (we’re in the office 2 days per week)
Annual pay reviews
Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be expected to work with cross-functional teams to identify areas where Data Science techniques can add significant value, collaborating with and enthusing our stakeholders. You will:
Be embedded within the Engineering Technologies team, identifying and assessing opportunities for data-driven improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost management.
Work within a pod of Data Science professionals to develop and implement predictive analytics, time-series forecasting, and natural language processing models, in use cases that include forecasting aircraft maintenance needs and optimising operations.
Take responsibility for delivering initiatives, adopt our Data Science ways of working, be able to break down initiatives into measurable tasks, and report progress and issues blocking progress.
Work with our data teams to design and implement data collection, processing, and analysis frameworks, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Be skilled at storytelling, be able to explain solutions to stakeholders and recommend actions to take for the business to realise value from that in our operations.
Be committed to your personal and professional development, staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data science and engineering analytics
Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to the appropriate regulatory and internal policy requirements.

What you’ll have:
You’ll have demonstrable experience in delivering data science initiatives, from rapid prototyping to show proof of value through into production, and can detail experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
You’ll have demonstrable application of realising operational value in a regulated industry would be highly preferable.
You’ll be highly numeratewith astatistical background, with strong expertise in Python essential. Exposure to ML Frameworks like Scikit Learn/TensorFlow/PyTorch would be beneficial.
You’ll have a deep understanding of data analytics technologies and an eagerness to explore new tools and techniques. Strong SQL skills are a must, with exposure to Snowflake desirable, andthe ability to create clear data visualisations essential.
Experience with Palantir Foundry and its applications is desired but not essential.
Familiarity with cloud platforms available for data science and storage would also be desirable.
You’ll appreciate the importance of data governance and how to assess and enhance data quality.
You’ll preferably be knowledgeable or be interested in aerospace/airline engineering and maintenance principles, but not required.
You’ll show commitment to keeping your knowledge up to date through self-learning, and be supported with opportunities to complete courses, attend industry events, and obtain technical certifications.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At

Jet2.com

and

Jet2holidays

, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!

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