South Africa: Market Researcher – Aviation posted by SET Consulting

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Market Researcher to be based at our Lanseria offices, supporting sales, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching global aviation market trends, tracking aircraft and helicopter sales, and building and maintaining a global database of aircraft and rotorcraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse global aviation market trends, with a focus on fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
• Track supply, demand, pricing movements, and emerging market opportunities
• Identify key manufacturers, operators, brokers, and regions of activity
• Produce regular market intelligence reports and ad-hoc research as required
• Build, structure, and maintain a comprehensive global database of aircraft and helicopters
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and regular updates
• Categorise data by aircraft type, manufacturer, year, hours, region, and market segment

Requirements

• Strong research and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Ability to organise large volumes of information logically and efficiently
• Strong written communication skills for reporting
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Background in aviation (fixed-wing and/or helicopters)
• Experience with aviation sales platforms, broker listings.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market rates