Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving various sectors globally. The Aeronautical Data Specialist role involves analyzing aeronautical source material and converting it into validated data for charting and digital products, while collaborating with a remote team and ensuring data integrity across multiple domains.
Responsibilities
- Analyze aeronautical sources (electronic documents, digital maps, imagery, authority publications) to determine change impact to Jeppesen datasets/products
- Update Jeppesen production databases/systems based on change impact and defined capture rules
- Execute prescribed QC/QA checks using approved methods and process documentation
- Collaborate with SMEs to draft and route clarification queries to regulatory/aeronautical authorities
- Work effectively in modern, evolving production software and processes
- Collaborate daily with a remote team and global peers supporting worldwide coverage
- Candidates may work across one or multiple domains depending on team assignment and business need:
- Instrument Procedures / Approach Charting: interpret procedure source changes; ensure depiction-/encoding-critical attributes are captured consistently
- NavData: maintain navaids/waypoints/routes; ensure identifier/coordinate/relationship integrity and downstream usability
- Airspace: capture lateral/vertical/time attributes; manage overlaps/hierarchy logic per internal data rules
- Obstacles: capture obstacle attributes and changes; validate outliers and ensure downstream portrayal rules can be applied
Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated aviation domain exposure or strong aviation involvement, such as pilot/student pilot, dispatch/flight following, airport/airline/ANSP/military aviation experience, aviation maintenance/engineering support, aviation education, or consistent use of aeronautical charts/publications in work or training
- Ability to apply detailed guidance/technical specifications to execute delegated tasks; strong attention to detail
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools)
- Strong communication, personal accountability, and comfort working in a remote environment
- Ability to read and interpret aeronautical source material (e.g., AIP content, procedure amendments, NOTAMs, authority circulars) and translate it into structured outputs per spec
- Direct aeronautical data / charting / procedure exposure (e.g., instrument procedure interpretation, navdata editing, airspace/obstacle data capture, chart QA)
- Degree or coursework in aviation, geography, cartography, GIS, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of relevant production/data experience (e.g., aeronautical data, charting, GIS, technical editing) in a spec-driven environment
- Experience with technical writing (queries/clarifications, decision rationale) and/or automation-assisted data production (validation rules, scripting, SQL)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
- Open PTO Policy
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
- 12 Weeks Paid Parent Leave
- Flight Training Rewards
Company Overview
Jeppesen ForeFlight is redefining the future of aviation technology – equipping pilots, operators, and decision-makers. It was founded in 1934, and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.jeppesenforeflight.com.