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ForeFlight

Posted 25 Aug

Sr Product Manager II EFB, Flight Deck Solutions

ForeFlight · Austin, Texas, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$163k–$200kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the FliteDeck Pro navigation platform. Lead cross-functional teams to translate operational aviation requirements into actionable product specifications and market-leading solutions.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Product managementAviation softwareElectronic flight bagNavigation systemsProduct strategyRoadmap developmentCross-functional leadershipStakeholder management

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Requires 7+ years of product management experience in aviation or safety-critical environments with a focus on navigation capabilities. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and demonstrate expertise in EFB functionality, regulatory standards, and cross-functional leadership.

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Questions about this role

Is this ForeFlight role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $163,000–$200,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Product Manager to lead our flagship navigation focused flight deck EFB product line. This individual will define and drive the strategy for Jeppesen ForeFlight’s flagship product, FliteDeck Pro, that services the commercial and business aviation markets. The ideal candidate brings firsthand experience with aviation,

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About the Role

  • Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Product Manager
  • to lead our flagship navigation focused flight deck EFB product line. This
  • individual will define and drive the strategy for Jeppesen ForeFlight’s flagship
  • product, FliteDeck Pro, that services the commercial and business aviation
  • markets. The ideal candidate brings firsthand experience with aviation,
  • developing mobile solutions, data and systems integration, and AI. This is a
  • critical, high-visibility role that will directly shape how major carriers
  • around the world modernize their flight operations through the Electronic Flight
  • Bag.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Navigation
  • capabilities within the Flite Deck platform, spanning enroute and terminal
  • charts, moving map, route planning, and procedure (SID/STAR/approach)

selection

  • Research and create product requirements and prototypes; work with

engineering and design to bring navigation capabilities from discovery

through delivery

  • Conduct deep discovery with airline customers and prospects to understand

their flight-deck navigation workflows, pain points, and

requirements—translating operational realities into actionable product

specifications

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering, QA, and

marketing to ensure navigation capabilities meet customer needs and market

opportunities

  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert on aeronautical navigation data
  • and regulatory standards (ARINC 424, FAA AC 120-76/EASA, etc. EFB guidance),
  • advising engineering teams on compliance and interoperability requirements
  • Identify market potential, establish pricing and go-to-market strategies, and

build the business case for navigation as a product line

  • Participate in overall product strategy and development coordination for new

and emerging navigation capabilities, including tailored/fleet-specific data,

and multi-platform (iOS, Windows) delivery

  • Collaborate with marketing to develop materials and strategies that
  • accurately reflect the navigation value proposition; partner with sales on
  • customer messaging and competitive positioning against other EFB solutions
  • Develop and track metrics — feature adoption, and customer satisfaction — to

evaluate navigation product effectiveness and customer value; identify and

promote new ideas for continuous improvement

  • Lead and participate in the development of navigation and moving-map user

experience design efforts; identify and submit IP/Invention disclosures as

applicable

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, aviation, business, or related field, or

equivalent practical experience

  • 7+ years of product management experience in aviation software, avionics,

connected-device products, or another safety-critical environment

  • At least 2+ years of experience managing a navigation, flight-planning,

moving-map, or related aviation capability

  • Direct experience working with or supporting airline or business aviation

flight operations, dispatch, or flight standards teams

  • Hands-on familiarity with Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) navigation
  • functionality, including enroute and terminal charts, moving maps,
  • route/SID/STAR selection, and terrain, obstacle, or weather overlays
  • Demonstrated experience taking software products from discovery and concept

through launch, adoption, and post-launch iteration, using analytics to

measure customer and business impact

  • Experience operating in regulated, safety-critical product environments,

including change control, verification and validation, and coordination with

certification or airworthiness stakeholders

  • Familiarity with geospatial and mapping technologies, including GIS,

moving-map rendering, GPS, and ADS-B position sources

  • Proficiency with product management and collaboration tools such as Jira,

Aha!, Productboard, and Confluence, with the ability to review technical

specifications, API documentation, and data schemas

  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability

to translate complex technical, customer, and regulatory requirements into

clear product requirements and prioritized roadmaps

  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with

demonstrated ability to align engineering, UX, sales, and

regulatory/compliance teams

  • Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites, flight operations

centers, and industry events as needed

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree, such as an MBA or technical graduate degree
  • Working knowledge of aeronautical data formats, standards, and regulatory

guidance relevant to EFB navigation products, including FAA AC 120-76 and

applicable EASA EFB guidance

  • Background in aviation, airline cockpit or ground environments, EFB

platforms, or avionics

  • Pilot certificate (Private Pilot or higher) or equivalent flight-deck

experience

  • PMP, CSPO, or equivalent product or project management certification

Why Join Us

  • At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you
  • need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We
  • believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our
  • products and services. We strive to provide our employees with a world-class
  • benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and
  • emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the

following

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
  • Open PTO Policy
  • 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
  • 12 Weeks Paid Paternal Leave
  • Flight Training Rewards
  • Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and
  • business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $163,000-$200,000
  • Jeppesen ForeFlight - EOE including Disability/Vets | Pay Transparency |
  • E-Verify Participant | Equal Opportunity Employer

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This listing comes from ForeFlight's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 3 Oct 2026.