About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers cargo, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.
Wheels Up is guided by the mission to deliver a premium solution for every customer journey. With the Wheels Up mobile app and website, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly.
For more information, please visit: wheelsup.com
Role Overview
Wheels Up Partners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheels Up. Its services include Private Membership, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO services, Charter Operations, and Aircraft sales. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and dynamic industry. This is a chance to join a team which has an incredible depth of knowledge as well as the drive to deliver service excellence to our clients across a wide variety of sectors from the military to ultra -high-net-worth individuals.
Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Sr. Operations Research Scientist in US-Remote to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings.
Responsibilities Contribute to existing OR algorithms, engines, and services, in the form of codebase maintenance, feature development, and algorithmic innovationsMaster existing business models and algorithmic toolsets; contribute to or lead the innovation of next-gen models and algorithms utilizing various techniques in the field of Operations Research, AI/ML, statistics, and/or simulationStay up to date on cutting-edge technical developments and the state-of-the-art in the domain while balancing support of existing technology with new analytical ideas and solutions Effectively communicate technical subject matters to various stakeholders with varying and diverse degrees of technical proficiency Collaborate with engineering, product, operations, and business teams to understand data science needs and to help prioritize and deliver on technology roadmap Qualifications Advanced Degree (preferably Ph.D.) in Operations Research or a related field such as Industrial Engineering, Applied Math, Computational Physics, or Computer ScienceIndustrial experience post-academia (3+ years is preferred), applying Operations Research and/or Data Science methodologies preferably in the logistics spaceStrong programming experience in production environments using Python and SQLExperience in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis is valuable. Industrial experience in building data products, using machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is a plusExperience with common engineering areas and architectural components around OR methodologies; for instance, relational DB's, cloud-computing environments, ETL and reporting/BI tools, etc.Comfortable with modern solver libraries such as GurobiStrong theoretical and practical knowledge of optimization techniquesSolid understanding of network optimization methods (e.g. network flow, graph algorithms) is desirableExperience with heuristic and metaheuristic methods for solving combinatorial optimization problems Wheels Up StoryWhat’s In It For You
At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible. Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate. At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work:
Competitive salary401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6%Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesTotal Personal Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthCareer development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
Salary Range
The wage range for this position ($115,000 - $160,000 base salary + bonus) is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
What You Will Bring
An unwavering commitment to SAFETYThe ability to build TRUST through transparency and communicationA commitment to achieving results the right way and a willingness to take ACCOUNTABILITY when we do notThe knowledge that there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together and a culture of BELONGING leads to unlimited and unrestricted collaborationA belief that INNOVATION is only possible in an environment where we make things simpler, strive for continuous improvement and understand that great thinking can come from anywhere in our organizationA willingness to be curious, constantly asking questions to help promote creative thinking, problem solving and trouble shootingA desire to collaborate and be part of a diverse team and when necessary, lean into and manage conflict effectivelyA high level of integrity in everything you doA strong commitment to service and a meticulous attention to detailA level of professionalism unmatched in the aviation industry
Commitment to Diversity
At Wheels Up our 5x5 Value of Belonging is based on the principle that every employee has a voice. We believe in inclusiveness, and celebrate each person’s individuality, because there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. We are launching DEIB initiatives that support ALL employees and help to cultivate a culture where ALL employees can bring their authentic selves to work.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities
Wheels Up is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at hr@wheelsup.com or alternatively send a fax to 859-334-6552. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.
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