Manager- Flight safety (FDM)

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IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)

Gurgaon Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 hour ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Manager– Flight Data Monitoring.

About The Job

The Flight Data Analyst leads advanced analytical work supporting the airline’s Airbus A320 Family and A350 fleets. This role interprets complex flight data trends, supports safety investigations, and guides improvements to operational performance. The analyst collaborates with Flight Safety, Engineering, and Flight Operations to ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen the airline’s proactive safety culture.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, or related field)
Significant experience in flight data analysis for Airbus commercial aircraft

Skills

Expertise in FOQA/FDM software: Airbus FDA, Analysis Ground Station, Cassiope, Flightscape / Insight, or similar
Strong working knowledge of avionics, flight phases, and Airbus system logic (A320 Family and A350 preferred)
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, MATLAB, R, and MS Office
Experience in AI/ML (preferred)
Familiarity with Annex 13 investigations and human factors analysis

Key Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Effective communication and stakeholder influence
Project management and leadership
Coaching and mentoring abilities
Continuous improvement mindset
Bilingual communication (English & Hindi preferred)
Flexibility to work odd hours and travel at short notice

Job Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM/FOQA) program for Airbus fleet operations, ensuring effective analysis, reporting, and safety risk identification.
Drive the identification of systemic risks, operational hazards, and safety trends, while ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Provide strategic flight data insights to support safety investigations, occurrence reviews, and risk assessments.
Manage the development and enhancement of flight data models, exceedance detection logic, analytics tools, and performance dashboards.
Ensure standardization of analytical methodologies, reporting frameworks, and governance processes across the FDM function.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, analytical excellence, and safety awareness.
Present key safety trends, risk assessments, and FDM outcomes to senior leadership, safety review boards, and regulatory authorities.
Partner with Flight other stakeholders to assess operational changes and enhance safety performance.
Drive innovation through the application of predictive analytics, automation, machine learning, and big data techniques to strengthen proactive safety management.
Ensure compliance with DGCA regulations, EASA and ICAO standards, and the organization's Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
Establish and monitor safety performance indicators, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement of operational safety.
Support regulatory audits, inspections, and management reviews by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the FDM program.