Data Scientist

Data Scientist | Build an AI-Powered Aviation Intelligence Platform

Location: Wood Dale, IL (moving to Chicago's Merchandise Mart in 2027)

Build Something New. Drive Real Business Impact.

At AAR, we're investing in the future of aviation through a new AI-powered market intelligence platform designed to transform how aviation businesses forecast demand, identify opportunities, understand market share, and make strategic decisions.

We're looking for a Data Scientist who wants more than model development. This is an opportunity to help build a product from the ground up, working closely with business leaders, engineers, and product teams to create machine learning solutions that directly influence growth and strategy.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deploy machine learning models and predictive analytics solutions
• Build forecasting, market intelligence, and optimization capabilities
• Analyze large and diverse datasets to uncover actionable business insights
• Partner with business leaders to translate complex business problems into scalable data solutions
• Collaborate with data engineering, software engineering, and product teams to deliver production-ready models
• Help shape the roadmap and future direction of a strategic AI initiative

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics
• Strong Python, SQL, statistics, and predictive modeling skills
• Experience building end-to-end machine learning solutions
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with large, complex datasets in a business environment
• Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science.

Why Join AAR?

• Build a net-new AI product from the ground up
• Executive visibility and strong leadership support
• Direct impact on revenue growth and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to influence both the product and data science strategy
• Join a growing analytics organization with significant career growth potential

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy turning ambiguity into solutions, partnering with stakeholders, and seeing your work deployed into products that create measurable business value. You're equally comfortable diving into data, building models, and collaborating with business leaders to solve meaningful problems.

If you're excited by innovation, AI, and the chance to shape a high-impact product from day one, we'd love to connect.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.

AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.