GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Garmin is looking for a Runway Desk Support Specialist to join our Airport Data Engineering team in Scottsdale, AZ. As an Runway Desk Support Specialist, you'll make important contributions to our aircraft performance data products by analyzing data and feeding relevant information and solutions into our systems and databases. The Runway Desk Support Specialist works midnight to noon Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday. This schedule offers three days off in a row on one week, and four days off in a row during the next!  If you're a detail-oriented individual with a passion for aviation, this is the job for you! Responsibilities of the Runway Desk Support Specialist include:

• Analyzes incoming airport and runway data and filters appropriate information to pilots through Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and into our aircraft performance systems and databases


• Collaborates with airports or customers to ensure accuracy of information


• Makes decisions on priority and pertinence of information as it relates to aircraft performance


• Proactively identifies and reports issues, working to identify solutions to aircraft performance


• Establishes relationships and works collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin team members to achieve goals and objectives


• May be required to be on call as needed


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will possess an Associate's Degree in business or technical discipline AND a minimum of 2 years experience working in the aviation or aerospace industry OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other requirements include:   

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across departments


• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and posses the ability to interact effectively with customers around the globe


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced and challenging environment.


• Experience and proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field


• Pilot's license


• Previous work experience in air traffic control or aircraft dispatcher

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.