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Merlin Labs

Director, Strategy

Washington, DC

$220K - $290K/yr

You are a strategic operator with a deep interest in aviation, autonomy, and complex, regulated ... Additionally, Merlin offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees. Merlin Labs offers an ...

Merlin Labs

Director, Strategy

Washington, DC

$220K - $290K/yr

You are a strategic operator with a deep interest in aviation, autonomy, and complex, regulated ... Additionally, Merlin offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees. Merlin Labs offers an ...

Trilon Group

Aviation Planner

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Planning Employment Type: Full Time Location: Wilmington, NC Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 ... funding strategies. * Ensure projects meet applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, state regulations ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time aviation strategy in the United States is $124,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Aviation StrategyFull Time Aviation Planning
Primary FocusDeveloping long-term airline or airport strategies, market analysis, and competitive positioningCreating detailed operational plans, scheduling, and resource allocation for daily or weekly activities
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in aviation, business, or related fields; strategic and analytical skillsOften requires a degree in aviation management, logistics, or operations; strong planning skills
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, strategic departments, consulting rolesOperational departments, airport or airline facilities, scheduling offices

Full Time Aviation Strategy focuses on long-term planning and market positioning, while Full Time Aviation Planning emphasizes operational execution and scheduling. Both roles are essential in the aviation industry but serve different strategic and operational purposes.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Aviation Strategy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,659 per year, or $59.9 per hour.

Aviation Program Specialist -Load Planning

Garmin International, Inc.

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Program Specialist 2 for Garmin's Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical customer service/support related to transport category aircraft performance and weight & balance activities and serves as main point of contact for customers as well as manage customer aircraft configurations, advanced aircraft performance questions, change requests, and aircraft weight & balances changes.
Essential Functions
  • Escalate customer needs as required, directing inquiries to proper departments
  • Serve as first-level customer contact, receiving and answering moderately complex to complex questions, inquiries and requests pertaining to Garmin's aircraft performance products
  • Demonstrates program management skills on programs and projects to ensure communications, scope, effort, milestones/schedule, risk management, and strategy are aligned with Garmin's initiatives, business model, and customer relationships with guidance
  • Resolve, track and/or route moderately complex to complex customer issues or requests
  • Demonstrate proficiency in delivering technical support for Garmin aircraft performance and/or load planning products
  • May lead testing and deployment of Garmin products and solutions
  • Contribute to technical writing and publication of aircraft performance data materials
  • Contribute to and enhance development of customer training materials
  • Lead project management functions
  • Investigate and determine root cause of operational events and failures
  • Identify issues with aircraft performance and/or load planning and support development of corrective actions
  • May negotiate requirements with customer and documents/disseminates for internal stakeholders
  • May act as primary coordinator for internal resources to support customer executive review
  • Assist in coordinating internal resources to support customer needs for respective deliverables
  • Lead recurring meetings with customer, documents, and maintains related documentation in an organized manner
  • Create/communicate status information to inform internal stakeholders of relevant program progress and issues
  • Analyze program requirements and work with internal stakeholders to establish effort estimates
  • Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor
  • Work collaboratively, efficiently, and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
  • Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and prioritization in developing timely solutions
  • May have primary responsibility for driving creation and maintenance of program-specific Statement of Works (SOWs) or technical proposals
  • Apply Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed
  • Perform on-call duty and after hours on-call coverage may be required
  • Support special projects as assigned
  • Ability to travel for customer support and training

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Business or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of relative industry experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  • Operational knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) governing aircraft operations with 14 CFR Part 121 or Part 135 experience preferred
  • Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills
  • Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems.
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Desired Qualifications
  • Private Pilot's License
  • Previous work experience in Airline or Charter Operations, Air Traffic Control, Flight Dispatching, Flight Operations, or Aviation Program/Project Management

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

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