Jeppesen ForeFlight
Provides integrated software and data solutions for aviation flight planning.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 550
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Brad Surak
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · $10.6B · 2025
- Subsidiaries
- CloudAhoy, OzRunways, AerData
About
We are Jeppesen ForeFlight, a premier aviation technology company formed through the powerful combination of Jeppesen and ForeFlight. Now operating as an independent entity backed by Thoma Bravo, we unite Jeppesen's 90-year legacy of providing gold-standard aeronautical data with ForeFlight's renowned culture of innovation and user-centric software design. Our shared mission is to redefine the future of aviation by building the most unified, intuitive, and intelligent platform in the industry, serving pilots and operators across commercial, business, military, and general aviation sectors. We are passionate about empowering the aviation community with tools that enhance safety, efficiency, and decision-making. From the cockpit to the operations control center, our integrated suite of solutions encompasses flight planning, navigation, dispatch, crew tracking, and runway analysis. We leverage cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and cloud computing, to solve the industry's toughest challenges. As we embark on this new chapter of independence, we remain dedicated to our customers and to shaping the skies of tomorrow with the same spirit of exploration that has defined our heritage.
Open positions
Sr Instructional Systems Designer I
Designs, builds, and maintains learning content (eLearning, videos, job aids, documentation) for Jeppesen ForeFlight's aviation software customers and internal teams, partnering with SMEs. Core toolkit: instructional design, authoring tools like Articulate 360, LMS/xAPI/SCORM, plus AI/LLM tools and workflows.
Lead Product Manager, Charts
Lead Product Manager who owns migrating Jeppesen ForeFlight's legacy aviation chart production pipeline (~150 users) to a modern automated charting tool — running customer discovery, setting the roadmap, scoping new products, partnering with global engineering, mentoring PMs, and applying hands-on AI to the charting workflow.
Sr Implementation Specialist, Flite Deck Solutions
Jeppesen ForeFlight is redefining the future of aviation technology, equipping pilots, operators, and decision-makers with the software tools to forge bold new digital paths that push past the expected. We stand with…
Sr Software Engineer II, Cloud Services & Backend Modernization
Build and modernize AWS cloud-hosted backend services powering Jeppesen Download Manager, which lets pilots access and distribute aeronautical data across desktop, mobile, and avionics workflows. Day-to-day spans cloud-native service design, Kubernetes/Docker operations, CI/CD automation, and supporting legacy Apache/PHP/SQL Server systems.
Sr Software Engineer II, Client Applications
Senior engineer building the next generation of Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM), the desktop and mobile apps pilots use to load Jeppesen aviation data onto avionics systems. Work spans native platforms (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android), cross-platform frameworks like Tauri/Electron and React Native/Flutter, plus AI-assisted engineering practices.
Sr Software Engineer I, Client Applications
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to develop the next-generation of Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) for desktop and mobile devices, the application pilots use to load Jeppesen aviation data onto avionics…
Sr Software Engineer I, Cloud Services & Backend Modernization
We are seeking a Software Engineer to help build the next generation of AWS cloud-hosted backend services that support Jeppesen Download Manager (JDM) desktop and mobile applications. These services enable aviation…
IT Operations Engineer
Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a highly capable, customer-focused IT Operations Engineer to serve as an experienced technical resource within our End User Services team, providing desktop and systems support for…
Manager, Training and Doc
Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking an innovative Training and Documentation Manager to lead a team of Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Technical Writers dedicated to our Flight Planning suite of products. This…
Director, HR Information Systems
Jeppesen ForeFlight (JFF) is a fast-growing, global aviation software company building a modern, independent SaaS business from strong pieces. We move fast, act with agency, and operate with discipline. Our HR…
Chief Dispatch Instructor
The Chief Dispatcher Instructor develops and leads all training and development programs for FAA and other global CAA licensed dispatchers. This role involves curriculum development and deployment, instructing,…
Corporate Counsel, Product & Intellectual Property
Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a qualified and motivated Corporate Counsel, Product & Intellectual Property, to join the Office of General Counsel. This position will provide legal support across product, engineering,…