Data Analytics Engineer ES
The world is at your feet as a data analytics engineer at KLM. You'll turn complex datasets into smart insights that help us optimize aircraft engine maintenance. Whether you're building diagnostic tools or creating predictive models, your work directly improves engine reliability and reduces costs. And you'll do it all in an environment where data and aviation innovation go hand in hand.
What will you do?
You translate large and complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that help our engineering teams work smarter. Whether you're building performance models, refining visualizations, or launching new analytics tools, you're constantly working at the intersection of data and technical expertise. On an average day, you’ll move from data exploration to stakeholder discussions—and finish by turning your findings into business value.
Further:• develop and implement analytics models that improve forecasting and decision-making;• create diagnostics and predictive tools based on gas turbine physics;• collaborate with engineering teams, research institutes and external partners;• develop visual dashboards and ensure high data quality through automation;• promote a data-driven culture across departments.
Where do you land?
You’ll be based at KLM’s Engineering department at Schiphol. You’ll join the Engine Services data team, working alongside experts in analytics, engineering, and modeling. This team is the technical brain behind our engine maintenance operations, helping improve performance and reliability for both KLM and external clients.
Your profile
You don’t just work with data—you turn it into decisions. You spot patterns that others miss, and you know how to translate technical results into real-world improvements. You're quick to grasp complex problems and even quicker to get to work solving them. You move easily between programming, physics-based modeling, and project management.
Additionally:• you have a master’s degree in a relevant technical field;• you have 3 to 7 years of experience in data science or analytics;• you are familiar with gas turbine theory and performance modeling;• you write Python and develop models for diagnostics or predictive maintenance;• you are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
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More benefits
If your position allows this: working from home and working from abroad for up to 8 weeks (EU and Caribbean)
2% development budget to be spent freely
Plenty of room for personal development and great career opportunities
Substantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)
What do we offer
- A challenging role at an unique employer in the Netherlands;
- A gross salary between € 4,252.77 and €6,075.38 per month; range may differ depending on level of experience
- Plenty of room for personal development and wonderful career opportunities;
- A good pension scheme and 8% holiday pay;
- An end of the year bonus of 8,33%
- 25 days of paid holiday and 5 extra days off;
- Great discounts on airline tickets (if you have been in service for at least 6 months);
- A sustainable transport policy, which allows you, among other things, to use all public transport for your commute within the Netherlands, free of charge;
- Discount of your health insurance;
- A personal budget for sustainable employability.
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Don’t wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 09/08/2025! A motivation letter is no longer required; we will simply ask you a couple of questions during your online application. Within two weeks, you will receive a message from us. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and –possibly- an assessment and security research.Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application. A file check (for ex-KLM-employees) and/or a reference check can be part of the application procedure. By applying for this vacancy you consent to these checks.
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If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact our recruiter Noor or hiring manager Mark!This job has the following ID number: 19870