We are seeking a full-time Runway Desk Support Specialist in our Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing aeronautical data and taking actionable steps to monitor, maintain, and implement safety critical changes into a worldwide airport database for real-time aircraft performance calculations.
Essential Functions
Monitor all incoming and active NOTAMs for airports identified in a runway database
Analyze NOTAMs and other data sources to maintain the currency of a runway database
Analyze incoming airport/runway data and filter appropriate information to pilots through NOTAM and into our aircraft performance systems and databases
Assist in providing after-hours support related responses and can initially join customer teleconference bridges
Review incoming emails to determine and provide solutions or escalate to other applicable teams
Conduct runway analysis for one-engine-inoperative emergency scenarios to optimize aircraft payload
Meet regulatory requirements and/or support services that provide aircraft performance and database exports to our aviation customers
Maintain high-quality standards and attention to detail to ensure data integrity and safety of flight
Participate in customer interaction, technical responses, task resolution and escalation, and collaborate with other Garmin teams to resolve challenges
Review changes to airport and runway characteristics, obstacle surveys, and navigation data via NOTAMs, AIPs, and other validated sources to maintain the currency of an Airport and Runway Database
Assist in identifying customer needs and resolving conflicts, apply solid judgement when escalation to other teams and/or leadership is needed
Assist in communicating with governing aviation authorities, airports, surveyors, and/or customers to ensure the accuracy of aeronautical information
Make decisions on priority and pertinence of information as it relates to aircraft performance
Proactively identify and report issues, working to identify solutions to aircraft performance
Perform routine data entry/verification tasks and perform established operations for quality assurance and execute tasks as directed by leadership or mentor
Ensure the application of appropriate aeronautical specifications to the data and products
Help evaluate and process database updates according to established methodology.
Conduct testing and evaluation of Garmin aeronautical data products
Perform established operations for quality assurance
Function both as an effective team member and as an independent professional
Overtime, holiday, weekend work, shift work, and/or on-call work may be required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Business, or a relevant technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
A strong understanding of NOTAM's
Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications and Windows Operating System (OS), and the ability to learn new software programs quickly
Must be detail-oriented, can work proactively/effectively with minimal supervision, and is able to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
Ability to work and thrive in a technical environment
Desired Qualifications
Previous work experience in aviation and/or Private Pilot's License.
Understanding of Aeronautical navigation data and/or Instrument Flight Rules, Instrument Procedures, and the National Airspace System
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits