At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data science projects and deliver innovative AI solutions for British Airways.
- Company: Join British Airways, a pioneering airline with over 100 years of history.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff travel perks, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aviation industry with cutting-edge data science.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in leading data science teams.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A career without limits. As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
The role:
Principal Data Scientist
You'll be part of our Data & AI Delivery team, acting as a technical leader for the application of data science, machine learning, and AI across the organisation. This team plays a critical role in enabling secure, scalable and high performing data and AI products that underpin data driven decision making across British Airways.
What you'll do:
- Lead the end to end delivery and lifecycle management of data science products and initiatives.
- Scope and frame ill defined business problems and define data science solutions aligned with business goals.
- Manage and coach data science teams delivering predictive models, optimisation engines and decision support tools.
- Design, build and deploy production ready data science solutions that integrate with business processes and digital platforms.
- Ensure quality, timely delivery and ongoing value of data science products.
- Acquire, process and analyse large and complex datasets to create high quality model inputs.
- Translate analytical outputs into clear, actionable business recommendations.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on how data science solutions improve business outcomes.
- Oversee improvements, maintenance and decommissioning of existing data science products.
- Ensure adherence to published frameworks, best practice, model compliance and ethical standards.
- Monitor industry trends and advancements in data science.
- Work collaboratively within cross functional Agile squads.
- Contribute to feature prioritisation and road mapping, balancing speed and long term value.
- Lead and embed effective agile ways of working, including engineering standards and delivery discipline.
What you'll bring to British Airways:
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
- Proven technical leadership in data science and machine learning delivery.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior and non technical audiences.
- Confidence challenging constructively and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder relationship building capability.
- Experience coaching, developing and line managing others.
- Ethical and responsible approach to data science and AI.
- Collaborative, empowering and resilient working style.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on business impact.
Your experience:
- Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components.
- Experience of leading others in applying data science to business problems.
- Experience in developing industrialised software, especially data science or machine learning software products.
- Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred).
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Principal Data Scientist employer: British Airways PLC
At British Airways, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Heathrow where every team member is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. With competitive salaries, extensive staff travel benefits, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Join us in delivering world-class service while enjoying the unique advantages of working for the nation's flag carrier, where your ambition can truly take flight.
