Team Leader Aviation Data Services

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Aviation Data Services for Garmin's Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for training, coordinating, mentoring, and leading a specialized technical team to measurable results by providing technical and operational leadership for day-to-day activities and ensuring the team remains efficient and accountable to high quality and safety standards. This position requires and aviation background.

Essential Functions

• Directly supervise team members and provide leadership and guidance to direct reports in processes, project management, and professional developmen
• Develop a high-performance team to achieve superior results and empower associates to exceed expectations for their roles
• Work with Manager/other Team Leads to plan resource requirements and inter-team reassignments as necessary to complete assigned projects
• Research and recommend new technologies, processes, and solutions to meet business needs and continually improve productivity/effectiveness of team
• Work with Human Resources to address issues, including writing/conducting annual performance evaluation
• Work with leadership on staffing plans to ensure the Aviation Data Services team meets overall quality and schedule goals
• Participate in recruiting activities, interview/hire new associates, and identify/develop future leaders
• Mentor and train associates in their progression through the technical career path
• Analyze NOTAM data and feed relevant information and solutions into our systems and databases
• Provide 24/7/365 operational support and collaborate with airports and/or customers to ensure accuracy of information
• Establish procedures and practices that result in high-quality service
• Identify tools and resources needed by the Aviation Data Services team to streamline team efficiencies
• Periodic overtime, holiday, and weekend work may be necessary
• Provide day-to-day supervision and oversight for the following teams and their primary function(s):
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in aviation, business, or related technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant technical role
• Must have a desire to lead people and have experience as a mentor, project lead, or technical lead
• Possess good leadership qualities, vision, presentation, training, development, communication, organizational and technical skills, and an overall understanding of the primary objectives and goals for each team within the department
• Possess good technical knowledge in processing aeronautical data, runway analysis and emergency engine-out procedure design, takeoff/landing performance data, NOTAMs, database exports, and database overrides
• Possess an understanding of regulatory law and advisory data set forth by governing authorities and civil aviation administrations for aviation operations directly related to one-engine inoperative emergency scenarios, minimum certification requirements for aircraft performance, and obstacle accountability
• Understands statistical data and mathematical concepts and how to apply them to runway analysis and performance metrics
• Able to work efficiently and prioritize, lead, and direct tasks/projects for self/direct reports
• Can handle, direct, and delegate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams, projects, and teams
• Private Pilot License
  
  
  

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.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits