Airport Data Analyst - Flight Path

Garmin International, Inc.•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Airport Data Analyst - Flight Path for its Chandler location. The role collects and analyzes aeronautical data and takes action to monitor, maintain, and implement safety-critical changes in a worldwide airport database used for real-time aircraft performance calculations. An aviation background is required. The analyst assists with runway analysis and evaluation, including validating and designing non-complex one-engine-inoperative emergency procedures for multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft. The role reviews airport and runway characteristics, obstacle surveys, and navigation-data changes from NOTAMs, AIPs, and other validated sources to keep airport and runway databases current. It also supports regulatory requirements and customer services involving aircraft performance and database exports. The position requires attention to data integrity and safety of flight, sound judgment about the priority and relevance of information, and collaboration with customers, Garmin teams, aviation authorities, airports, and surveyors. The analyst performs routine data entry and verification, identifies and reports issues, and learns relevant tools and departmental workflows. A consistent and reliable schedule is required; overtime, holiday, weekend, shift, and/or on-call work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, or a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Excellent academic record; cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is the general rule.
Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications and the Windows operating system, and ability to learn new software programs quickly.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to complete well-defined basic tasks and/or projects.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced, and challenging environment.
Ability to work and thrive in a technical environment.
Aviation background.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the aerospace or aviation industry.
Experience as a Private Pilot, Navigator, Air Traffic Controller, Aeronautical Analyst, or Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher.
Understanding of aeronautical navigation data and/or Instrument Flight Rules, Instrument Procedures, and the National Airspace System.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and conducting runway analysis using aeronautical data and obstacle sources to incorporate semi-permanent changes and maintain a current runway database.
Assist with runway analysis evaluations, validating and designing non-complex one-engine-inoperative emergency procedures for multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft.
Review changes to airport and runway characteristics, obstacle surveys, and navigation data from NOTAMs, AIPs, and other validated sources to maintain the Airport and Runway Database.
Conduct runway analysis for one-engine-inoperative emergency scenarios to optimize aircraft payload.
Meet regulatory requirements and/or support services providing aircraft performance and database exports to aviation customers.
Maintain quality standards and attention to detail to ensure data integrity and safety of flight.
Assist in identifying customer needs and resolving conflicts, using judgment to determine when escalation to other teams or leadership is needed.
Participate in customer interactions, technical responses, task resolution, and escalation; collaborate with Garmin teams to resolve challenges.
Assist in collaborating with aviation authorities, airports, surveyors, and/or customers to ensure aeronautical information is accurate.
Apply standards and procedures to accomplish tasks and maintain quality assurance.
Make decisions about the priority and pertinence of information as it relates to aircraft performance.
Identify and report issues to team leadership.
Perform routine data entry and verification tasks.
Work collaboratively and professionally with Garmin associates to achieve team goals.
Learn to use and apply appropriate tools and learn how other department teams operate.
Work a consistent and reliable schedule as identified by management.