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A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work - something we never take for granted. We are also committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations.\nWe find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values - Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together - guide us in everything we do.\nIntelligent Operations is a new organization within Finnair Digital, focused on accelerating the digital transformation of airline operations. We bring together expertise in technology, data, architecture, integrations, and operational development to build reliable digital capabilities that support operational workflows and decision-making across the airline.\nWe are now looking for a\nData Scientist\nto join our Intelligent Operations team at Finnair.\nIn this role, you will develop predictive models and optimization solutions that support operational decision-making across Finnair. You will apply advanced analytical methods, including time-series analysis, multivariate modelling, pattern recognition and anomaly detection, to complex operational data. Your work will help identify irregularities, recognize early indicators of potential technical issues, and support proactive maintenance and operational decision-making.\nThe role combines strong data science expertise with an interest in software development. 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At Finnair, ambitious, competent, and motivated people can really make a difference.\nWe are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefits, Epassi benefits for sport, culture, wellbeing and commuting, gyms around the Finnair campus, and activities organized by our hobby clubs.\nAre you interested? Please submit your application no later than 20.11.2026.\nPlease note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.\nIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Beenish Qaiser, Director, Intelligent Operations, on Tuesdays 03.11.2026 and 10.11.2026 between 15:00 and 16:00 at +358 45 359 8008.\nPlease note that we do not process applications submitted by email.\nOur people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. 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