Principal Data Scientist (Estero, FL)

Job Title

Principal Data Scientist (Estero, FL)

About Your Business Area/Department:

• The Airline Solutions Data Science team designs, develops, and delivers data science, AI/ML, and algorithmic reasoning features at the core of Airline solutions products.  Our solutions help airlines decide where and when to fly, how to allocate capacity, and how to price itineraries with the goal of maximizing network profitability.

Summary of the role:

• You’ll be a senior individual contributor working to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions in the network planning, scheduling, or revenue management domains (including forecast, machine learning, AI, choice-modeling, optimization solutions, anomaly detection and more).

In this role you’ll:

       

• Work to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions in network planning, scheduling, or revenue management domains (including forecast, machine learning, AI, choice-modeling, optimization solutions, anomaly detection and more).        
• Foster employee engagement in the development of a revenue management system while serving as a proactive change agent.                       

• Champion projects with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data engineers, customers, and stakeholders, to define business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.                                                                 
• Develop and maintain effective data models, algorithms, dashboards, and reports that provide actionable insights and support business strategies.   Develop high-quality analytics applications, visualizations, statistics, and machine learning solutions that deliver value to our customers.                                                         
• Communicate findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to a non-technical audience, including airline executives, managers, and analysts                                                              
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in business intelligence, forecasting, optimization, data visualization, revenue management, and airline network planning/scheduling to drive innovation and enhance the company's competitive advantage.   

                                                   

About the ideal candidate:

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in analytical roles such as Data Scientist, Data Engineer, or Data Analyst.
• Proficient in SQL and Python (5+ years).
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and data modeling.

Industry Experience:

• Preferred background in the travel industry, especially airline revenue management, scheduling, or network planning.
• Experience in hospitality or car rental sectors is a plus.
• Passion for travel and a solid understanding of airline revenue management principles.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience handling complex datasets.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools, version control systems, and cloud architecture patterns.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with the SAFe methodology.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience leading project teams or managing people is preferred.
• Change management experience is a plus.

Location & Travel:

• Must be willing to relocate to Estero, FL or nearby areas.
• Must be available to work onsite in Estero 50% of the time.

Application process: 

The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!
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