Data Engineer

Join Our Team at Wheels Up

At Wheels Up, we’re proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines — we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms.

And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more.

Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.

We anticipate closing applications submissions for this role on 9/9/2025. If the deadline is extended, we will update this job posting accordingly.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Role Overview: What You’ll Be Doing

Wheels Up is looking for a versatile Data Engineer to join our growing Data Platform team. This role combines core data engineering with light DevOps and operational responsibilities to deliver scalable, reliable, and governed data solutions that power analytics and business insights.

Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Translate business needs into scalable data pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL
• Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation workflows
• Migrate legacy stored procedures and SQL logic into modern, cloud-native pipelines
• Develop automation and tooling for CI/CD, monitoring, and data quality checks
• Manage production operations: troubleshooting, bug fixes, and access controls
• Support data governance, permissions, and operational best practices on Databricks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver trusted, high-quality data products

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge technologies and a modern data stack
• Solve real-world data problems at scale
• Join a collaborative team where your voice and ownership matter
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certification Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience, skills, and passion for what we do:

• 3 years of hands-on data engineering experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Deep expertise of distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark)
• Solid understanding of ETL design, performance tuning, and cost optimization
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP welcome)
• Knowledge of data lake/lakehouse architectures
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Eye for detail, good data intuition, and a passion for data quality
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with ambiguous requirements

The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements)

While not mandatory, here are some additional things that would make you stand out:

• Experience with Databricks and orchestration tools (Workflows, Terraform)
• DevOps familiarity (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Databricks, Azure, or cloud certifications a plus

What We Offer: Salary Range & Benefits

At Wheels Up, we believe in fair compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The salary for this role ranges from $84,000 to $120,000, depending on a variety of factors. We don’t typically start individuals at the top of the salary range; your place within the range is based on what you bring to the table. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, which rewards individual and organizational performance.

We also offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and personal life, including:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health
• Financial planning assistance through WellCents
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

Everyone is welcome here

Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe there’s power in bringing people with different backgrounds, points of view and life experiences together. So, bring yourself and your best ideas.

Wheels Up is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is our policy to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices and make all other employment decisions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Need Accommodations?

If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran and need assistance with applying, please reach out to us at hr@wheelsup.com. Simply include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line so we can quickly address your needs.

We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to the Wheels Up journey!