AIM Specialist (Charting/GIS focus)

Airways New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airways International Ltd (AIM) invites an experienced AIM Specialist focused on GIS and charting to join the Aeropath team based in the AON Centre, Wellington Central. You will work on aeronautical charts, geospatial datasets and publications across New Zealand and internationally, leveraging modern GIS technologies and data-driven workflows.

Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• GIS, cartography or spatial data management experience.
• Geospatial databases and data-driven workflows experience.
• Open-source GIS technologies and their configuration or administration.
• Process automation, systems improvement or software-supported workflows.
• Mapping, charting or technical publishing environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain aeronautical charts, geospatial datasets and publications.
• Perform GIS analysis, cartography and spatial data management.
• Develop GIS-based, data-driven charting solutions.
• Administer PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases and spatial data infrastructure.
• Develop Python-based automation to improve workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure data quality and suitability.
• Continuously improve charting systems, standards and publishing processes.

Skills

GIS & cartography

Geospatial datamanagement

Open-source GIS

Automation & workflows

Charting & publishing

Tools

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Python

Job description

About Airways International Ltd

Airways International Ltd (AIL) is the commercial arm of Airways New Zealand – providing air traffic services training, simulation & selection solutions, aeronautical information management, flight procedures and aviation consultancy services to the global aviation industry.

As pioneers and market leaders, we partner with some of the best in the industry to develop and deliver world-leading products and services.

For more information check out https://airwaysinternational.com/

About The Team

Aeropath is a business unit within AIL and offers a unique and wide range of services in aeronautical information management (AIM) and the design of instrument flight procedures (IFP). Aeropath operates domestically and internationally, and our customers include airports, airlines, pilots, ANSPs and civil aviation authorities.

The data found in airliners and control towers around the world is only possible thanks to the work of AIM teams globally. Their efforts ensure the accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of aeronautical information that underpins aviation safety.

Reflecting the complex and ever evolving digital nature of aeronautical information, we are about to embark on a large, multi-year modernisation programme. This includes digitisation of data and business workflows and will require significant software development.

About The AIM Team Structure

Each team leader leads a new sub-team of AIM Specialists within Data, Digital Delivery and Publication specialist areas. To deliver business outcomes and the modernisation programme, and as there is a significant overlap between functional areas, multiple or cross-functional skillset and collaborative mindset is highly desirable.

Publishing

Aeronautical Information Publishing (AIP) is a core AIM business function, including aeronautical technical editing and charting functions, with management of AIRAC change and publishing cycles. Desktop publishing includes document creation and management, customised flight guides, eAIP (AIP.NET) content management, printshop liaison and publication assurance.

Data

Dedicated to managing and evolving static and dynamic aeronautical and geospatial data that underpin aviation operations. This includes coordinating survey and originator submissions, maintaining databases, and supporting publication workflows. Dynamic activities include the timely processing of NOTAM information that informs aviation decision-making. The data team also provides geospatial services through mapping, spatial analysis, and digital visualisation, supporting the industry’s increasing demand for high-quality aeronautical data.

Digital Delivery

Digital AIM services is focused on the development, support and delivery of emerging digital AIM products and services, including provision of data sets via API, web-accessible systems and services, and bespoke digital AIM products. This will be achieved in collaboration with other areas of AIL and wider Airways, so knowledge and experience in software delivery methodologies and frameworks in complex environments is required.

About The Role

We have a permanent full-time opportunity for an AIM Specialist focused on GIS and Charting to join the Aeropath team based in the AON Centre, Wellington Central.

The AIM Specialist role is part of a high-performing Publishing team responsible for producing and maintaining aeronautical charts, geospatial datasets and operational publications that support aviation operations throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Building on a strong foundation of aeronautical charting and publication services, the team is working towards a modern GIS-based, data-driven chart production environment that will support future digital aviation information services.

This role combines GIS, cartography, spatial data management and technical publishing. You will work with complex geospatial datasets and modern GIS technologies to develop, maintain and publish high-quality aeronautical information products used by pilots, airlines, airports and aviation authorities.

Key Areas Of Focus

• Production and maintenance of aeronautical charts, geospatial datasets and operational publications
• GIS analysis, cartography and spatial data management
• Development of GIS-based and data-driven charting solutions
• Administration of PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases and spatial data infrastructure
• Development of Python-based automation to improve data, charting and publishing workflows
• Stakeholder engagement to ensure the quality, accuracy and suitability of published information
• Continuous improvement of charting systems, technical standards and publishing processes.

About You

You're a GIS, cartography or spatial data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and producing high-quality information products. Due to you technical mindset, you're comfortable working with geospatial technologies and databases, and take pride in delivering accurate and reliable outputs.

You’ll Bring Experience In Some Of The Following Areas

• GIS, cartography or spatial data management
• Geospatial databases and data-driven workflows
• Open-source GIS technologies and their configuration or administration
• Process automation, systems improvement or software-supported workflows
• Mapping, charting or technical publishing environments.

Additionally, You’ll Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• The ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A willingness to learn, adapt and contribute to continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience in aviation, transport, surveying or other regulated environments
• Experience with technical publishing or controlled document management systems.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and encourage applications from diverse candidates. We are proud to hold both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations.