Navigation Procedure Designer

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. 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. About The Role Due to internal progression, we have an opportunity for someone to step up into the role of Navigation Procedure Designer on a full‑time permanent basis, based in the AON Centre in central Wellington. Reporting to the Team Leader Procedure Design, in this role you’ll be responsible for the design, validation and maintenance of safe and efficient visual and instrument flight procedures (IFP) in accordance with a Certificate issued under New Zealand Civil Aviation Rule Part 173. Key Tasks And Responsibilities Designing and revising all types of visual and instrument flight procedures as authorised by Manager Procedure Design or Team Leader Procedure Design. Provisioning of accurate and operationally usable procedures in an environment that is increasingly dynamic and sensitive to the intrusive nature of aircraft operations. Preparing submissions to CAA and AIM for publication of the developed IFP. Adhering to the Aeropath Systems Manuals and other Procedure Design technical and quality process documentation. Liaising with and maintaining excellent working relationships and cooperation with key internal and external customers. Continued professional development in the fields of air navigation, PANS‑OPS criteria and tools and methods for design and evaluation of flight procedures. For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the attached position description. About You To achieve success, you’ll be recognised for your interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively prioritise towards meeting tight deadlines and for your proactive nature. Qualifications Tertiary qualification equivalent to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 5 or above, with emphasis on technical skills. Competency in the use of standard MS Office software suite. The ability to work in a dynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilience and agility, take ownership, and focus on delivering successful outcomes. Preferred Qualifications Completed ICAO PANS‑OPS course or equivalent instrument flight procedure design course. Experience in design, development or validation of instrument flight procedures, especially PBN flight procedures. Experience in flight operations either as a flight crew, ATC or performance engineer. Experience with CAD and GIS software applications. Sound understanding of the principles of operation of modern ground‑based and space‑based navigation systems. Familiarity with ICAO Standards and recommended practices (SARP). Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Understanding of mapping projections and basic geodesy. Benefits We offer a competitive salary, five (5) weeks annual leave, enhanced parental leave offering, flexible working and vast learning and career progression opportunities. Application Process Application closing date is Thursday, 16 July 2026. EEO Statement 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 currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr