Aviation Data & Research Analyst

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians. 

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience. This will be the largest funded private equity build in Western Australia for the last 30 years. 

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience. 

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings. 

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel. 

About the role 

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our Aviation Business Development team in the role of Aviation Data & Research Analyst. 

In this pivotal position, you will leverage data-driven insights to support strategic growth initiatives. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive data analysis and research aimed at increasing passenger traffic and revenue, identifying emerging trends, and transforming intelligence into actionable strategies that enhance team performance and deliver measurable results. 

• Manage and analyse aviation datasets; maintain a centralised intelligence platform and deliver timely briefings on industry and airline activity
• Assess airline performance (fleet, network, schedules, pricing, route profitability, destination trends, passenger segmentation) to inform route and capacity decisions.
• Conduct industry and market research; keep PAPL’s global airline knowledge base current and surface new leads.
• Build and validate long‑term passenger forecasts in collaboration with consultants and internal finance/planning teams.
• Develop robust business cases and feasibility analyses for new routes, capacity/frequency increases, and commercial initiatives.
• Provide clear reports, presentations, and insights to internal and external stakeholders; contribute to ABD strategy stand‑ups.
• Input into airline incentive models, proposals, and ABD budgeting; collaborate with finance on accruals and flexible, strategy‑aligned initiatives.
• Benchmark best practices across airports; establish peer programs and regular reporting on opportunities and risks.
• Own and optimise ABD data systems; run complex queries and modelling to support projects.
• Support the development of Aeronautical Services Agreements and options for aeronautical pricing.

 About you 

To be considered for this opportunity it is envisaged that you have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in data analysis, finance, marketing, or business intelligence, supported by substantial post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in market and industry research methodologies, ideally gained within management consulting or the aviation sector.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and modelling, including financial modelling and forecasting.
• Proven ability to develop and present compelling business cases.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex information in a way that others can understand.
• Naturally inquisitive individual with a passion for uncovering insights through deep data investigation and analysis.
• Proactive with exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative in delivering high-quality outcomes

About Us:  

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking. 

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. 

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact. 

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Please note, the screening process for this position will not commence until mid January 2026.