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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Runway Desk Support Specialist - **Company:** AERODATA INC. - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Databases, Data Integrity, Garmin - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74006367-runway-desk-support-specialist ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Business, or a relevant technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience * Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule). * An aviation background with a strong understanding of NOTAM's * Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications and Windows Operating System (OS), and the ability to learn new software programs quickly * Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Demonstrates ability to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects * Must be detail-oriented and can work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision * Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment * Ability to work and thrive in a technical environment * Overtime, holiday, weekend work, shift work, and/or on-call work will be required Desired Qualifications * Experience working in the aerospace/aviation industry * Private Pilot, Navigator, Air Traffic Controller, Aeronautical Analyst, or Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher experience * Understanding of Aeronautical navigation data and/or Instrument Flight Rules, Instrument Procedures, and the National Airspace System ## Description We are seeking a full-time Runway Desk Support Specialist for Garmin's Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing aeronautical data; taking actionable steps to monitor, maintain, and implement safety critical changes into a worldwide airport database for real-time aircraft performance calculations. This positin requires an aviation background. *This will be a 4/10 schedule and the working hours are Sunday to Wednesday 4am -2pm Essential Functions * Monitor all incoming and active NOTAMs for airports identified in a runway database * Analyze NOTAMs and other data sources to maintain the currency of a runway database * Analyze incoming airport and runway data and filter appropriate information to pilots through NOTAM and into our aircraft performance systems and databases * Assist in providing after-hours support related responses and can initially join customer teleconference bridges * Reviews incoming emails to determine and provide solutions or escalate to other applicable teams * Review changes to airport and runway characteristics, obstacle surveys, and navigation data via NOTAMs, AIPs, and other validated sources to maintain the currency of an Airport and Runway Database * Conduct runway analysis for one-engine-inoperative emergency scenarios to optimize aircraft payload * Meet regulatory requirements and/or support services that provide aircraft performance and database exports to our aviation customers * Demonstrate quality standards and attention to detail to ensure data integrity and safety of flight * Assist in identifying customer needs and resolving conflicts, apply solid judgement when escalation to other teams and/or leadership is needed * Participate in customer interaction, technical responses, task resolution and escalation, and collaborate with other Garmin teams to resolve challenges * Assist in collaborating with governing aviation authorities, airports, surveyors, and/or customers to ensure the accuracy of aeronautical information * Demonstrate basic understanding of airport data * Apply standards and procedures to accomplish tasks and maintain quality assurance * Make decisions on priority and pertinence of information as it relates to aircraft performance * Identify and report issues to team leadership * Perform routine data entry and verification tasks * Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with Garmin associates to achieve goals * Learn how to use and apply appropriate tools as needed for this role * Learn how other teams within the department operate to become a capable cross-functional partner * Work a consistent and reliable schedule as identified by management ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)