Data Engineer

Join Our Team at Wheels Up

At Wheels Up were 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 doesnt 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 04/28/2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If the deadline is extended we will update this job posting accordingly

Location: Chamblee GA (North Atlanta) / New York NY / Remote for highly qualified candidates

Role Overview: What Youll Be Doing

Wheels Up is looking for a versatile Data Engineer to join our growing Data Platform this role you will design build and operate scalable data pipelines that power analytics reporting and business insights. Youll combine handson data engineering with light DevOps and operational responsibilities working within a modern cloud data platform to deliver scalable reliable and governed data solutions that power analytics and business insights.

Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Design build and maintain scalable cloudnative data pipelines using PySpark and Spark SQL
• Develop reliable data ingestion transformation and orchestration workflows to support analytics and reporting needs
• Modernize the data platform by migrating legacy SQL logic and stored procedures into distributed Sparkbased pipelines
• Develop automation and tooling for CI/CD automation monitoring alerting and data quality checks across the data platform
• Support production data operations including troubleshooting pipeline failures resolving bugs and tuning performance
• Manage Databricks operational responsibilities including workspace configuration access controls and permissions
• Collaborate cross-functionally partnering with analytics product and engineering teams to deliver trusted wellgoverned data products
• Contribute to platform standards and best practices around reliability observability cost optimization and data governance

What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certification Requirements

Were looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience skills and passion for what we do:

• Bachelors (with 4 years relevant experience) OR Masters (with 2 years relevant experience).
• 3 years of handson experience in data engineering building and supporting production data pipelines
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with experience writing performance maintainable code
• Handson experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark (PySpark Spark SQL)
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT design patterns data modeling cost optimization and performance optimization
• Experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable)
• Familiarity with data lake or lakehouse architecture and modern analytics platforms
• Experience supporting production data systems including troubleshooting monitoring and operational support
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and nontechnical teams
• High attention to detail strong data intuition and a commitment to data quality and reliability
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment with evolving requirements and priorities

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
• Python SQL Spark
• Hands on Experience with at least (1) Cloud service we use Azure here at Wheels Up
• Advanced level skills
• Data Engineer Falin Python
• Data Manipulation
• Computer Science or Engineering Background

Physical Requirements

We want to make sure youre fully equipped for success. Heres a look at any physical requirements needed for this role:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse for prolonged periods of detailed work
• Sufficient visual acuity to review complex financial statements tax returns and supporting documentation
• Ability to speak and hear clearly for frequent meetings and calls with internal teams and external advisors
• Ability to occasionally stand walk and move between office work areas
• Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to approximately 15 pounds) such as files or a laptop
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during long periods of analytical detail-oriented tasks

Salary Range & Benefits

At Wheels Up we believe in fair compensation based on experience skills and qualifications. The compensation for this role ranges from $140667.00/Yr. to $150000/Yr. depending on a variety of factors. We dont 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.

** Applicants must have current and ongoing authorization to work full-time in the United States without the need for present or future visa sponsorship. The Company is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. **

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
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

Everyone is welcome here

Each of us is unique and thats what makes us amazing. We believe theres 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 ofequal employment opportunityfor 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 national origin age disability pregnancy status genetic informationor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves theres no limit to what we can achieve.

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