Aircraft Data Analyst

A Jeppesen ForeFlight Aircraft Data Analyst collects, analyzes, evaluates and models aircraft data (performance, weight & balance, runway). A person in this role uses various techniques and tools to capture aircraft data from approved sources and creates numerical models which are applied within ForeFlight to provide accurate flight planning, runway performance, and weight & balance results.

Great emphasis is placed on the ability to self-check one’s work and multiple quality assurance steps are performed in the process. High quality, accurate and timely work are expected while working on multiple tasks. Deep knowledge of aircraft types, capabilities, and the aviation industry as a whole is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work independently to collect, analyze, evaluate, and model aircraft performance and weight & balance data from a variety of sources, including technical charts and data sources (POH, AFM and more)
• Maintain flight planning performance, weight & balance, and runway databases for a library of aircraft - ranging from General to Military aircraft
• Develop software tools to assist in aircraft modeling efforts and data quality control
• Assimilate customer feedback for use as a benchmark in evaluating model accuracy
• Work cooperatively with internal teams to assist and provide guidance and expertise with any aircraft data related issues
• Other duties as assigned by the team lead

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in the field or in a related field
• Uncompromising dedication to provide results with the highest accuracy
• Strong spreadsheet skills, primarily Google Sheets & Excel (occasionally pivot tables, use of advanced functions, VBA/Javascript)
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills, especially in the context of interpreting graphical and tabular data and how to model these data for use within algorithms 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective keyboard skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field 
• Private pilot license desired, but not required
• Programming experience and experience with software development is a big plus 
• Atlassian product knowledge, including Confluence and JIRA, as well as GitHub, a plus
• Deep knowledge of aircraft manuals (POH/AFM), associated performance and weight & balance data, and procedures within, including reading, interpreting, and using technical/graphical charts and data
• Familiarity with aircraft performance, weight and balance, and other aircraft data and associated concepts

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

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

Summary Pay Range: $63,000- $92,000. This role may be filled at multiple levels based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Final title and compensation will align with the selected candidate’s background.

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