BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 1 month ago
Program Manager - Aircraft Certification | Program Ops
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expBETA Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. The Aircraft Certification Program Manager will lead certification activities for new and amended aircraft types, bridging engineering disciplines and regulatory compliance to ensure safety and airworthiness.
AerospaceAir TransportationBatteryMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 understanding 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 problems 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
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
Kyle Clark
Team Member
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