FlightSafety International Inc
Overview
FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position
The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and guiding the implementation of modern data solutions in a cloud-based environment. This role provides technical leadership to
Senior Data Engineers
and
Senior Analytics Engineers , ensuring best practices in data engineering, analytics, and reporting. The Lead Data Engineer plays a key role in strategic initiatives, driving the design and delivery of scalable data platforms, and enabling actionable insights through advanced Power BI dashboards and reports. Tasks and Responsibilities
Serve as the
technical lead
on data engineering and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business goals Provide
technical mentorship and guidance
to Senior Data Engineers and Senior Analytics Engineers Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using
Azure Data Factory (ADF) ,
Databricks , and
DBT Lead the development of
Data Vault 2.0
models and ensure consistency across projects Architect and orchestrate data workflows using
Databricks LakeFlow ,
Apache Airflow , and ADF Oversee data ingestion and replication strategies using tools such as Fivetran, SQDR, Rivery, or custom Python scripts Develop and optimize
Power BI
dashboards, reports, and semantic models to support business intelligence and self-service analytics Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are met across all data products Lead code reviews, enforce development standards, and promote best practices in data engineering and analytics Support CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, and version control for data pipelines and reporting assets Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues in production and development environments Contribute to enterprise data strategy and participate in architectural review boards Maintain documentation for data architecture, pipelines, and reporting solutions Infrequent travel as needed Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience Minimum Experience
12+ years of experience in data engineering or software development roles 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer capacity 5+ years of experience with
Azure Data Factory
and
Azure Data Lake Storage 3+ years of experience with
Databricks ,
Delta Live Tables , and
Unity Catalog 3+ years of experience with
Power BI
dashboard and report development 2+ years of experience with
DBT
and
Apache Airflow Experience with
Data Vault 2.0
modeling (certification preferred) Strong experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Deep expertise in
cloud data platforms , especially
Azure
and
Databricks Strong understanding of
ELT/ETL , data modeling, and data warehousing principles Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a collaborative environment Advanced skills in
Power BI , including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling Experience with data ingestion and replication tools (e.g., Fivetran, SQDR, Rivery) Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data transformation and automation Experience orchestrating workflows using
Apache Airflow
and
Databricks LakeFlow Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git, TFS) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and compliance frameworks Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Exposure to AI/ML tools and concepts within
Databricks
is a plus Experience in Education or Aviation industries is a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.
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FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position
The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, developing, and guiding the implementation of modern data solutions in a cloud-based environment. This role provides technical leadership to
Senior Data Engineers
and
Senior Analytics Engineers , ensuring best practices in data engineering, analytics, and reporting. The Lead Data Engineer plays a key role in strategic initiatives, driving the design and delivery of scalable data platforms, and enabling actionable insights through advanced Power BI dashboards and reports. Tasks and Responsibilities
Serve as the
technical lead
on data engineering and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business goals Provide
technical mentorship and guidance
to Senior Data Engineers and Senior Analytics Engineers Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using
Azure Data Factory (ADF) ,
Databricks , and
DBT Lead the development of
Data Vault 2.0
models and ensure consistency across projects Architect and orchestrate data workflows using
Databricks LakeFlow ,
Apache Airflow , and ADF Oversee data ingestion and replication strategies using tools such as Fivetran, SQDR, Rivery, or custom Python scripts Develop and optimize
Power BI
dashboards, reports, and semantic models to support business intelligence and self-service analytics Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are met across all data products Lead code reviews, enforce development standards, and promote best practices in data engineering and analytics Support CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, and version control for data pipelines and reporting assets Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues in production and development environments Contribute to enterprise data strategy and participate in architectural review boards Maintain documentation for data architecture, pipelines, and reporting solutions Infrequent travel as needed Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience Minimum Experience
12+ years of experience in data engineering or software development roles 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer capacity 5+ years of experience with
Azure Data Factory
and
Azure Data Lake Storage 3+ years of experience with
Databricks ,
Delta Live Tables , and
Unity Catalog 3+ years of experience with
Power BI
dashboard and report development 2+ years of experience with
DBT
and
Apache Airflow Experience with
Data Vault 2.0
modeling (certification preferred) Strong experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Deep expertise in
cloud data platforms , especially
Azure
and
Databricks Strong understanding of
ELT/ETL , data modeling, and data warehousing principles Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a collaborative environment Advanced skills in
Power BI , including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling Experience with data ingestion and replication tools (e.g., Fivetran, SQDR, Rivery) Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data transformation and automation Experience orchestrating workflows using
Apache Airflow
and
Databricks LakeFlow Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git, TFS) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and compliance frameworks Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Exposure to AI/ML tools and concepts within
Databricks
is a plus Experience in Education or Aviation industries is a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.
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