Navigation Procedure Designer

Role overview

Airways International Ltd, the commercial division of Airways New Zealand, delivers aviation training, simulation and selection services, aeronautical information management, flight procedure design, and aviation consultancy to clients around the world. Within this group, Aeropath provides specialist services in aeronautical information management and the design of instrument flight procedures for both New Zealand and international customers.

This opening is for a full-time, permanent Navigation Procedure Designer based at the AON Centre in central Wellington. The position sits in the procedure design team and reports to the Team Leader Procedure Design.

What you will do

You will create, validate, and maintain safe, efficient visual and instrument flight procedures in line with the requirements of a Certificate issued under New Zealand Civil Aviation Rule Part 173.

• Develop and update all categories of visual and instrument flight procedures as approved by the Manager Procedure Design or Team Leader Procedure Design.
• Produce procedures that are accurate, operationally practical, and suitable for use in a highly dynamic operating environment.
• Prepare and submit material to the Civil Aviation Authority and Aeronautical Information Management for publication of new or revised instrument flight procedures.
• Work in line with Aeropath system manuals and the relevant technical and quality management documentation used in procedure design.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Keep developing professionally in air navigation, PANS-OPS criteria, and the tools and techniques used to design and assess flight procedures.

A full position description is referenced by the employer for the complete task list.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate will bring strong people skills, a disciplined approach to prioritising work, and the ability to stay proactive while meeting demanding deadlines.

• A tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above, with a technical focus.
• Solid working knowledge of the standard Microsoft Office suite.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving team and business setting, with the ability to collaborate, adapt, take ownership, and deliver results.

Preferred background

• Completion of an ICAO PANS-OPS course or a comparable instrument flight procedure design qualification.
• Experience designing, developing, or validating instrument flight procedures, particularly PBN procedures.
• Background in flight operations, such as flight crew, air traffic control, or performance engineering.
• Exposure to CAD and GIS software.
• Good understanding of how modern ground-based and space-based navigation systems operate.
• Familiarity with ICAO standards and recommended practices.
• Strong knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
• Working understanding of map projections and basic geodesy.

What is on offer

The organisation offers a competitive salary, five weeks of annual leave, enhanced parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and strong opportunities for learning and career progression.

Application and employment conditions

Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter through the employer’s careers site. The successful candidate will need to complete pre-employment checks, which may include references, drug and alcohol screening, and a criminal conviction check. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 16 July 2026.

Inclusion statement

Airways says its people are central to keeping New Zealand skies safe. The organisation is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and it currently holds Rainbow Tick and NQTick accreditation while working toward Gender Tick. Recruitment decisions are made on merit, and applications from diverse candidates are encouraged.