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
Compensation:
$ 100,000
-
$ 130,000
/ year
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.