The Role
The Aircraft Certification Program Manager leads certification activities for aircraft, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
The Aircraft Certification Program Manager serves as a critical program leader responsible for driving the planning and execution of certification activities for new and amended aircraft type certification projects[BM1] . This pivotal role bridges complex engineering disciplines, regulatory compliance, and strategic project management to ensure the safety and airworthiness of emerging aircraft technologies.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional regulatory process knowledge, and strategic leadership skills working with cross-functional teams to develop high fidelity plans and timely execution of certification activities. The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal teams including engineering, certification, supply chain, quality, and production, as well as external stakeholders, including FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs), FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), suppliers, and contractors. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in fast-paced engineering and regulatory environments to be a part of our people-centric culture.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful execution of complex programs, driving operational excellence, and business expectations. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of navigating the challenges of a dynamic, growing organization
- Serve as the principal program manager overseeing the entire aircraft certification program, coordinating and leading system-level Program Managers
- Direct and align other Program Managers responsible for specific aircraft systems, e.g. Structural design, Flight control systems, Avionics, etc.
- Manage planning and completion of certification activities from initial application through final type certificate issuance and into production certification
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and tracking mechanisms to communicate schedules, progress, budget, and status to all levels of the business
- Coordinate design reviews and major milestone activities with necessary teams
- Manage overall program risk by coordinating risk mitigation strategies among system-level Program Managers while owning risk assessment and mitigation strategies at the aircraft level
- Establish a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure alignment between engineering, certification, quality, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing teams with the overall business strategy
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, related field, or relevant experience
- 10 years of project or program management experience in commercial aviation
- Deep understand of regulatory certification processes including type certification, production certification, and international validation
- Proven track record of managing complex projects or programs from inception to completion, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams
- Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
- Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problem in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
- Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management software (Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
- Familiar with: Microsoft Office product suite
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
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The Company
What We Do
BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).
BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.
