Aeronautical Data Analyst

Aeronautical Data Analyst

Role Summary:

Analyze aeronautical source material and convert it into validated, traceable, product-ready data that supports Jeppesen/ForeFlight charting and digital aeronautical products across multiple asset types. This is a remote opportunity within the US.

Key Responsibilities (applies to any asset)

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.

Asset Coverage (role may include one or more)

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.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Aviation domain familiarity (pilot, airport ops, navigation systems, aviation enthusiast).

Degree or coursework in aviation/geography/cartography (or equivalent experience).

1+ years of relevant production/data experience (e.g., aeronautical data, charting, GIS, technical editing).

Experience with technical writing and/or automation-assisted data production (validation rules, scripting, SQL) (if applicable).

Pilot or aviation enthusiast

Nice-to-have “production rigor” expectations

Comfort with effective dates / AIRAC-style cycles, versioning, and change traceability (who/what/when/why).

Ability to distinguish data issues vs. source ambiguity, and to escalate with a clean problem statement + evidence.

About Jeppesen ForeFlight:

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join (USA):

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

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

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

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