Data Scientist - MRO AI Solutions - £700+ per day inside IR35 (depending on experience) - Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in West Drayton or Paddington

I am working with a key client within the Aviation Sector who are looking for a number of Data Scientists to join their team for an AI / Machine Learning Programme, working on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, improving systems and looking at automation. The project is estimated to last over two years, and will be offered in the form of a rolling 6 monthly contract, inside IR35.

Role Purpose

The Data ScientistS will develop advanced models and analytics to unlock value from operational data while ensuring solutions can be adapted for other OpCos. This role requires consultancy-level expertise in AI/ML and a strong ability to translate insights into business impact.
Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement predictive and prescriptive models for MRO AI Solutions.
* Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering.
* Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure data readiness for modelling.
* Communicate findings and recommendations to business stakeholders.
* Continuously improve models based on feedback and operational performance.
* Develop models and analytics that can be generalised and adapted for different OpCos without extensive rework.

Required Skills & Experience

* Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Strong statistical and analytical skills.
* Experience with a wide range of Data Science techniques (e.g. ML, Optimisation, Simulation, GenAI, etc.).
* Demonstrated ability to take models from design through to production deployment, including performance optimisation, monitoring, and integration into business workflows beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages.
* Familiarity with airline operations or supply chain analytics is desirable.
* Significant experience in similar roles, with a proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams and deliver immediate value.
* Initial co-location with BA teams in London is essential to ensure close collaboration. Candidates must also be prepared to travel internationally during later stages to facilitate group-wide deployment.

Preferred Consulting-Level Competencies

* Ability to frame complex problems and deliver actionable solutions.
* Strong presentation and storytelling skills for executive audiences.
* Experience in high-impact consulting or transformation projects.
* Track record of creating high-impact outcomes and driving stakeholder satisfaction from day one.
* Experience in building reusable AI components and frameworks for enterprise-scale deployments.

Candidates will require strong experience of roughly 5 years or more and will have stable CVs showing tenure in the companies they have worked in. Candidates from the Aviation industry are preferred, however excellent Data Scientists can be considered from similar sectors such as: Rail & Public Transport, Automotive & Commercial Fleets, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas / Petrochemical, Maritime & Shipping, Manufacturing / Industrial Machinery, Defence & Military, Space OMining & Heavy Equipment.

Looking forward to receiving your application. Sponsorship is not provided for the role and I cannot accept directly sponsored candidates.

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