The Role
Lead and manage FAA product certification projects from application through type certificate and production certification. Create detailed certification project plans, track status, manage risks, coordinate cross-functional teams, and develop reporting tools for organizational communication.
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.
At BETA Technologies, we are united by our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainable transportation. Our mission is to revolutionize electric aviation by leveraging innovative technology and a collaborative, inclusive culture.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and tactical leader in FAA product certification, partnering closely with the Product Program Manager to navigate the complex certification process. This role requires exceptional collaboration skills, interfacing with internal teams and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will bring not only certification expertise but also a commitment to our people-centric culture, where each team member contributes to meaningful innovation that positively impacts the environment.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Create detailed project plans for certification activities and determining the critical path to ensure focus on the right activities
- Manage planning and completion of certification activities from initial application through final type certificate issuance and into production certification
- Identification and management of certification related risks
- Develop tracking tools to show certification status and progress for communication across the organization
Minumum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineeringor related technical field
- 10+ years of program management experience in civil aviation aircraft development and certification
- Working knowledge of the activities and sequencing required to complete an aircraft or engine certification project
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization
- Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
- Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience coordinating or performing certification or verification testing
- Experience preparing compliance data in support of commercial certification
- Experience working on Initial Type design approvals with the FAA
Build electric airplanes with us!
BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
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.
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Project
Outlook
PowerPoint
Sharepoint
Word
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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.
