Model: Onsite

Scope: Full Time

Location: Stans, Switzerland

Description:

As the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM/FOQA) Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight, development, and continuous improvement of the organization's Flight Data Monitoring program. Working closely with Flight Operations, Safety, Training, Engineering, and Regulatory stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with industry standards while driving a proactive safety culture through data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the organization's FDM/FOQA program.

• Analyze flight data to identify trends, potential hazards, operational risks, and safety improvement opportunities.

• Configure and maintain FDM/FOQA software platforms, including event definitions, detection logic, and reporting frameworks.

• Develop meaningful safety reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior management and operational teams.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

• Collaborate with Flight Operations, Safety Management System (SMS) teams, and other stakeholders to investigate and mitigate safety concerns.

• Monitor industry best practices and emerging technologies within flight data analysis and aviation safety.

• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and safety reviews.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM/FOQA) Program or performing advanced flight data analysis within an airline, aviation operator, or aviation consultancy.

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Data Analytics, Aeronautics, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency with FDM/FOQA software platforms and flight data analysis tools.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Event configuration and definition

  • Flight data interpretation and trend analysis

  • Safety reporting and risk assessment

  • Data analytics and performance monitoring

• In-depth understanding of aviation regulations and standards, including:

  • EASA

  • FAA

  • ICAO

  • Safety Management System (SMS) requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to directly influence aviation safety by leading a critical function at the intersection of data, technology, and flight operations. If you thrive on uncovering insights, improving operational performance, and making a tangible impact on flight safety, we'd love to hear from you.

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